Definition

Describing something that contains or produces selenium, often used in reference to soil or minerals.

Example

The seleniferous soil in the area is known for its unique properties.

Conversation

Did you know that some soils are seleniferous?

Really? I didn’t know that existed.

Yeah, they contain selenium, which can be quite interesting.

That sounds cool! I wonder how it affects the plants that grow there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seleniferous → It is formed from "selene" (from Greek, meaning moon) and "ferre" (from Latin, meaning to bear or carry). The word describes something that carries or produces selenium, which is named after the moon due to its association with the element's properties.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that 'bears' ('ferre') the essence of the 'moon' ('selene') — that's why seleniferous refers to substances that produce or contain selenium.

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