English Explanatory Dictionary

tellurite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A yellowish mineral, tellurium dioxide (TeO₂).
noun
  1. The oxyanion TeO₃²⁻ derived from tellurous acid; any salt containing this anion.

Word forms

tellurite tellurites

Etymology

Named in 1849 because of its chemical composition.

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