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selenious
[ si-lee-nee-uhs ]
selenious
/ sɪˈliːnəs; sɪˈliːnɪəs /
adjective
- of or containing selenium in the divalent or tetravalent state
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Word History and Origins
Origin of selenious1
First recorded in 1825–35; seleni(um) + -ous
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Example Sentences
Sulphurous acid has no action on selenic acid, but instantly decomposes the selenious acid.
From Project Gutenberg
When this is dissolved in water it yields a crystalline hydrate of selenious acid (H2SeO3).
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The salts formed by selenious acid (selenites), with the exception of those of the alkali metals, are mostly insoluble in water.
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