Definition:
- (a.) Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or containing, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with telluric compounds; as, tellurous acid, which is analogous to sulphurous acid.
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tellurous vs. valency
telluric vs. tellurous
tellurium vs. tellurous