telluric

adjective

tel·​lu·​ric tə-ˈlu̇r-ik How to pronounce telluric (audio)
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of telluric was in 1813

Dictionary Entries Near telluric

Cite this Entry

“Telluric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telluric. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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