selenium meaning
UK US /səˈliniəm/ 4 syllables
selenium (noun): 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).
Definition of selenium
- 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)
Synonyms: Se, atomic number 34
Type of: chemical element, antioxidant
How to pronounce selenium
selenium is pronounced /səˈliniəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in UM · 8-letter words
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