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- [si-lee-nik, -len-ik]
- /sɪˈli nɪk, -ˈlɛn ɪk/
- /selˈenɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-lee-nik, -len-ik]
- /sɪˈli nɪk, -ˈlɛn ɪk/
Definitions of selenic word
- adjective selenic of or containing selenium, especially in the hexavalent state. 1
- adjective selenic of or containing selenium, esp in the hexavalent state 0
- adjective selenic designating or of compounds in which selenium has a higher valence than in corresponding selenous compounds: usually containing tetravalent or hexavalent selenium 0
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Origin of selenic
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; selen(ium) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Selenic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
selenic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
selenic usage trend in Literature
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