tel·lu·ric /təˈlʊrɪk, tɛ-/
(a.)地球的,地上的
Tel·lu·ric a.
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.
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telluric
adj 1: of or relating to or containing the chemical element
tellurium
2: of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the
sea or air [syn: tellurian, terrestrial, terrene]