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telluric

/te-loor-ik/US // tɛˈlʊər ɪk //UK // (tɛˈlʊərɪk) //

碲化物,碲化氢,碲化镉,碲铁矿

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to the earth; terrestrial.
    • : of or proceeding from the earth or soil.

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Examples

  • Was the phenomenon of telluric origin—Etna or an earthquake?

  • The nitric acid used should be free from hydrochloric, sulphuric, iodic and telluric acids.

  • Telluric acid is reduced to tellurous (with evolution of chlorine) on boiling with hydrochloric acid.

  • But the theory of telluric origin of aerolites was by no means so easily disposed of.

  • In China, the hare is viewed as a telluric genius in one province, and everywhere as a divine animal.