selenic

American  

[si-lee-nik, -len-ik] / sɪˈli nɪk, -ˈlɛn ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing selenium, especially in the hexavalent state.

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selenic British  

/ sɪˈliːnɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing selenium, esp in the hexavalent state

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Etymology

Origin of selenic

First recorded in 1810–20; selen(ium) + -ic

Example Sentences

Olbers, Brandes, and Chladni thought "that the velocity of 16 to 32 miles, with which fire-balls and shooting stars entered our atmosphere," furnished a refutation to the view of their selenic origin.

From COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt, Alexander von

Sel′ēnate, a compound of selenic acid with a base.—adjs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

It was not attacked by any acid except boiling selenic acid, since it formed a tremendous number of insoluble salts.

From The Black Star Passes by Campbell, John Wood

Upon the cool portions of the tube a steel-grey sublimate is deposited, and, beyond that, can be discerned small crystals of selenic acid.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

It is attacked only by boiling selenic acid which, as you must know, dissolves platinum readily.

From The Black Star Passes by Campbell, John Wood