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seleno-

  1. a combining form meaning “moon,” used in the formation of compound words:

    selenography.



seleno-

combining_form

  1. denoting the moon

    selenology



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Word History and Origins

Origin of seleno-1

Combining form representing Greek selḗnē

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Word History and Origins

Origin of seleno-1

from Greek selēnē moon

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Example Sentences

One class of seleno ureas has been patented as pharmaceutical products by Chem.

Many of the seleno organic compounds are colored, while the corresponding sulphur derivatives are colorless.

The dentition of the group is complete; the molars are seleno-bunodont, like those of the Anthracotheriidae.

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