selenic
|se/len/ic|
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/səˈlɛnɪk/
related to selenium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'selenic' originates from the element name 'selenium', which was derived from the Greek word 'selēnē', meaning 'moon'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'selenic' was formed by adding the suffix '-ic' to 'selenium', indicating a relation to the element.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to anything related to the moon due to its Greek origin, but now it specifically refers to compounds of selenium.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing selenium, especially in its higher oxidation states.
Selenic acid is a strong acid derived from selenium.
Synonyms
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