telluric

• Adjectif qui se rapporte à la Terre ou au sol, notamment dans un sens géologique ou tellurique (lié aux courants terrestres ou aux séismes). Il dérive du latin 'tellus' (la terre).

An obsolete adjective relating to the Earth or soil; derived from Latin 'tellus' (earth).

1. Relating to telluriumC2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the chemical element tellurium.

   Relatif au tellure

   • The telluric compounds were analyzed in the laboratory.
   • Telluric acid is a weak acid containing tellurium.
   • The mineral contains significant telluric deposits.

2. Relating to the Earth or landC2formal

   Of or relating to the land as opposed to the sea or air; terrestrial.

   tellurique (relatif à la Terre)

   • Telluric currents flow through the Earth's crust.
   • The telluric environment supports a unique ecosystem.
   • Telluric influences shape the geological landscape.

   Synonymesearthlyearthytellurianterreneterrestrial