selenium sulfide

noun

: the disulfide SeS2 of selenium usually in the form of an orange powder that is used in preparations for treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

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“Selenium sulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/selenium%20sulfide. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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