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Selenium Definition & Meaning

selenium
noun
  1. a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)

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  • "overexposure to selenium"
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  • "what is selenium"
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Frequently asked questions

What does selenium mean?
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
What part of speech is selenium?
Selenium is a noun.

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