SELENIUM


Meaning of SELENIUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɪˈli:njəm ]

n. Chem. a non-metallic element occurring naturally in various metallic sulphide ores and characterized by the variation of its electrical resistivity with intensity of illumination. °Symb.: Se. øselenium cell a piece of this used as a photoelectric device. øøselenate n. selenic adj. selenious adj. [mod.L f. Gk selene moon + -IUM]

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