Selenide vs. Selenite

Selenidenoun

(chemistry) any compound in which selenium serves as an anion with an oxidation number of -2

Selenidenoun

(chemistry) any organic compound of general formula RSeR (R not = H) analogous to the ethers

Selenidenoun

A binary compound of selenium, or a compound regarded as binary; as, ethyl selenide.

Selenide

A selenide is a chemical compound containing a selenium anion with oxidation number of −2 (Se2−), much as sulfur does in a sulfide. The chemistry of the selenides and sulfides is similar.

Selenitenoun

(mineral) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).

Selenitenoun

(inorganic chemistry) The anion SeO32− derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.

Selenitenoun

A salt of selenious acid.

Selenitenoun

A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses.