a white crystalline dibasic acid produced by the oxidation of tellurium by hydrogen peroxide. Formula: H6TeO6
telluric acid in American English
a heavy, white, crystalline acid, H2TeO4
telluric acid in American English
noun
Chemistry
a white, toxic, crystalline compound, H6TeO6, slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water and alkalis: used as an analytical agent
Word origin
[1835–45]This word is first recorded in the period 1835–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: communism, ecumenical, grandstand, hybridize, placement