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Webster 1913 Edition


Tellurous

Tel′lu-rous

,
Adj.
(Chem.)
Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or containing, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with
telluric
compounds;
as,
tellurous acid
, which is analogous to sulphurous acid
.

Definition 2024


tellurous

tellurous

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Alternative forms

Adjective

tellurous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Containing tellurium in a higher valency than in telluric compounds.

Derived terms

  • tellurous acid
  • tellurous oxide

See also