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Topic: Science

selenic

IPA: /səˈlɛnɪk/

KK: /səˈlɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical element called selenium, which is important for various biological functions.

Example: The selenic compounds are used in some medical treatments.

selenide

IPA: //ˈsɛlɪnaɪd//

KK: /sɛlɪnaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains selenium as an anion with a negative charge, often combined with other elements or groups.

Example: Selenide compounds are used in various chemical reactions and applications.

seleniferous

IPA: /səˈlɛnɪfərəs/

KK: /səˈlɛnɪfərəs/

adjective

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.

selenite

IPA: /ˈsɛl.ə.naɪt/

KK: /ˈsɛlɪnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is a form of gypsum, often found as clear or colorless crystals.

Example: The geologist showed us a beautiful piece of selenite that sparkled in the sunlight.

selenium

IPA: /səˈlɛniəm/

KK: /səˈlɛniəm/

noun

Definition: A chemical element that is a nonmetal, found in different forms such as powder, glassy, and crystalline. It is used in electronics, photography, and solar technology.

Example: Selenium is an important element in the production of solar panels.

selenocentric

IPA: /səˈlɛnəˌsɛntrɪk/

KK: /səˈlinəˌsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or viewed from the center of the moon.

Example: The selenocentric model of the solar system places the moon at its center.

selenological

IPA: /səˌlɛnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the moon and its characteristics.

Example: The selenological research provided new insights into the moon's surface composition.

selenologist

IPA: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /səˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the moon and its features.

Example: The selenologist presented her findings on lunar geology at the conference.

selenology

IPA: /sɪˈlɛnəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /səˈlɛnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of the moon and its features.

Example: Selenology helps scientists understand the moon's surface and its history.

selfing

IPA: /ˈsɛlfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛlfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process by which a plant reproduces itself without the involvement of another plant, often through methods like cloning or vegetative propagation.

Example: Selfing can lead to the production of genetically identical plants.

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