01 a. Of or pertaining to the earth; proceeding from the earth.
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Of or pertaining to the earth; proceeding from the earth.“Amid these hot, telluric flames.” — Carlyle.
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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.(Chem.)
Phrases & compounds
Telluric bismuth —
tetradymite.
Telluric silver —
hessite.