telluric

/təˈlʊrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the earth or soil; earthly.
    • The telluric forces beneath the continent cause frequent earthquakes.
    • The cave's telluric minerals gave the walls a reddish glow.
    • Farmers study telluric conditions to decide which crops to plant.
  2. Relating to the element tellurium.
    • Telluric acid is a weak acid containing tellurium.
    • Telluric compounds are used in some types of solar panels.
    • The chemist analyzed the telluric content of the ore sample.
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