noun
definition
A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).
definition
The anion SeO32− derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.
Examples of selenites in a Sentence
Selenites and selenates give a pale pink or pinkish yellow.
It reacts with the caustic alkalis to form selenites, and combines directly with hydrocyanic acid.
Its salts, the selenates, are obtained by the oxidation of the selenites, and the free acid may be obtained by the decomposition of the lead or barium salt.
Unlike the Morlocks or the Selenites, they live not below ground but above us, in realms of the super ego.
If we see the selenites we will hide from them as well as we can.
One of the other selenites walked a few paces out upon the plank, and turned and looked back at us unconcernedly.
If we see the Selenites we will hide from them as well as we can.
One of the other Selenites walked a few paces out upon the plank, and turned and looked back at us unconcernedly.