selenite Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sel"e*nite noun
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A salt of selenious acid.
Sel"e*nite noun
Etymology
L. selenites, Gr. (sc. ), from the moon. So called from a fancied resemblance in luster or appearance to the moon.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses.

Webster 1913