Selenite

Full definition of selenite

Noun

1. (mineralogy) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
2. (inorganic chemistry) The anion SeO₃²⁻ derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.

Synonyms

• satin spar (1)

Derived terms

• cadmium selenite
• sodium selenite

Anagrams

• enlistee