Se (Noun)
Meaning 1
A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The element selenium, abbreviated as Se, is a chemical element with the atomic number 34.
- Selenium is a toxic nonmetallic element that is related to sulfur and tellurium.
- The symbol Se is used to represent the element selenium in chemical formulas and equations.
- Selenium occurs in several allotropic forms, including a stable grey metallike allotrope.
- The grey metallike allotrope of selenium conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark.
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Meaning 2
The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.