ferroselite

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noun

An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron and selenium.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron and selenium.

Origin

For its composition of iron (ferrum (“iron”)) selenide, + -ite.

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ferroselite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ferroselite

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Chicago

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