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(noun) a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable gray metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) |
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Synonyms: atomic number 34, selenium |
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Related Words: chemical element, element |
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(noun) the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees |
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Synonyms: sou'-east, southeast |
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Related Words: compass point, point |
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