\Sel"e*nite\, n. (Chem.)
A salt of selenious acid.

\Sel"e*nite\, n. [L. selenites, Gr. ???? (sc. ???),
from ??? the moon. So called from a fancied resemblance in
luster or appearance to the moon.] (Min.)
A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or
crystalline masses.