selenium
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- 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)
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| 2 | sarcasm | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | surrealism | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | escapism | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | isoxicam | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | santorum | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | scrogham | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | sexism | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | statism | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | stinchcomb | 2 | 0 |
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This Word in the News:
TRACE LEVELS OF SELENIUM DETECTED IN LAHAINA WATER SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2025 Hawaii Department of Health (.gov)
Nov 17, 2025 Hawaii Department of Health (.gov)
Civil researcher explores selenium transportation, mitigation through work in Arkansas River Basin watersheds
Sep 11, 2025 Colorado State University
Sep 11, 2025 Colorado State University