selenite (countable and uncountable, plural selenites)
(mineral) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).
(inorganic chemistry) The anion SeO32− derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.
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Selenite (plural Selenites)
(science fiction) An inhabitant of Luna, the moon of Terra.
• Lunarian
• Solarian
Selenite
(science fiction) Pertaining to the inhabitants of Luna (Lunarians/Selenites).
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Sel"e*nite, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A salt of selenious acid.
Sel"e*nite, n. Etym: [L. selenites, Gr. (Min.)
Definition: A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 June 2025
(noun) very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc.
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
