tellurite en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Named in 1849 because of its chemical composition.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A yellowish mineral, tellurium dioxide (TeO₂).
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
tellurite en · NOUN · etymology 2
Meanings
- The oxyanion TeO₃²⁻ derived from tellurous acid; any salt containing this anion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tellurites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |