Meanings
tellurite1
nountellurite (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA yellowish mineral, tellurium dioxide (TeO₂).
tellurite2
nountellurite (plural tellurites)
plural tellurites
- chemistryThe oxyanion TeO₃²⁻ derived from tellurous acid; any salt containing this anion.
Origin
Named in 1849 because of its chemical composition.
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