selenium-adequate
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/sɪˈliːniəm ˈædɪkwət/
sufficient selenium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'selenium-adequate' originates from the combination of 'selenium,' a chemical element, and 'adequate,' meaning sufficient or satisfactory.
Historical Evolution
'Selenium' comes from the Greek word 'selene,' meaning 'moon,' and 'adequate' from the Latin 'adaequatus,' meaning 'equalized.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adequate' meant 'equalized,' but over time it evolved to mean 'sufficient' or 'satisfactory.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a sufficient amount of selenium to meet dietary or physiological needs.
The diet was selenium-adequate, ensuring proper thyroid function.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 12:02