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selenophile

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[suh-lee-nuh-fahyl] / səˈli nəˌfaɪl /

noun

selenophiles plural
  1. a plant, bacteria, or substance that absorbs selenium.

  2. a person who loves the Moon.


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The best day of the year for selenophiles covers a wide spectrum of moon-related topics.

From Washington Post Jul. 15, 2019

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