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Telluric

Tel-lu′ric

,
Adj.
[L.
tellus
,
-uris
, the earth: cf. F.
tellurique
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to the earth; proceeding from the earth.
Amid these hot,
telluric
flames.
Carlyle.
2.
(Chem.)
Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or resembling, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with
tellurous
compounds;
as,
telluric acid
, which is analogous to sulphuric acid
.
Telluric bismuth
(Min.)
,
tetradymite.
–
Telluric silver
(Min.)
,
hessite.

Definition 2024

telluric

telluric

English

Adjective

telluric ‎(comparative more telluric, superlative most telluric)

  1. Pertaining to the Earth, earthly
  2. (chemistry) Containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds.

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Derived terms

  • telluric ocher, telluric ochre
  • telluric oxide
  • telluric silver

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