TELLURITE

Etymology 1

Named in 1849 because of its chemical composition.

Noun

tellurite (uncountable)

(mineral) A yellowish mineral, tellurium dioxide (TeO2).

Etymology 2

Noun

tellurite (plural tellurites)

(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion TeO32- derived from tellurous acid; any salt containing this anion.

Source: Wiktionary


Tel"lu*rite, n.

1. (Chem.)

Definition: A salt of tellurous acid.

2. (Min.)

Definition: Oxide of tellurium. It occurs sparingly in tufts of white or yellowish crystals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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