SELENIOUS

Etymology

Adjective

selenious (comparative more selenious, superlative most selenious)

(inorganic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or containing selenium, especially in a lower oxidation state than corresponding selenic compounds.

Source: Wiktionary


Se*le"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sélénieux.] (Chem.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or containing, selenium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with selenic compounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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