telluric

adjective

tel·lu·ric tə-ˈlu̇r-ik

te-

1

: of or relating to the earth : terrestrial

2

: being or relating to a usually natural electric current flowing near the earth's surface

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of telluric was in 1813

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telluric acid

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“Telluric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telluric. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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