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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