Which element gets its name from the greek name from Moon?

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2006-09-12 01:30:10 · 5 answers · asked by karthika 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

That would be selenium, from "selene."

2006-09-12 01:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Selene is the greek word for moon. The name of the element is Selenium.

2006-09-12 10:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lady_Marmalade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Selenium. Selene is the correct greek word for moon. However, the more commonly used word in modern greek for moon is feggari. Go figure!

2006-09-12 08:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Margarita T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Selenite.

2006-09-12 08:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by elgil 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋

selenium

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2006-09-12 08:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by SkkARd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋