Definition of telluric Telluric

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We found 6 definitions of telluric from 3 different sources.

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What does telluric mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

telluric - of or relating to or containing the chemical element tellurium
telluric - of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
  tellurian, terrestrial, terrene
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • telluric (Adjective)
    Pertaining to the Earth.
  • telluric (Adjective)
    Containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • telluric (a.)
    Of or pertaining to the earth; proceeding from the earth.
  • telluric (a.)
    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.

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