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telluric¹ Definition

tel·lu·ric (te lo̵orik, tə-)

adjective

of, derived from, or containing tellurium, esp. in a higher valence than in the corresponding tellurous compounds

telluric² Definition

tel·lu·ric (te lo̵orik, tə-)

adjective

  1. terrestrial; tellurian
  2. of or arising from the earth, or soil

telluric Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • energy: With nothing either to deflect or attract the telluric energies, the focal point is in the center of the floor of the quarry.
  • star: Telluric standard star The flux standard stars may be use for approximate removal of telluric lines.
  • standard: For spectroscopy the PI must specify the telluric standard stars to be observed.
  • field: It has been proven that ocean induced tidal telluric fields can be observed even far from the coast.
  • line: Depending on the wavelength range, the telluric lines in the standard spectra can be used.
  • removal: If you need accurate telluric line removal, you will need to add telluric standard stars to your program.

Browse dictionary entries near telluric

  1. tellurian
  2. telltale
  3. telling
  4. teller
  5. tellable
  6. tell off
  7. tell-all
  8. tell
  9. telium
  10. teliospore
  1. telluric acid
  2. telluride
  3. tellurite
  4. tellurium
  5. tellurize
  6. tellurous
  7. tellurous acid
  8. Tellus
  9. telly
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