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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Telluric \Tel*lu"ric\, a. [L. tellus, -uris, the earth: cf. F. tellurique.] 1. Of or pertaining to the earth; proceeding from the earth. [1913 Webster] Amid these hot, telluric flames. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or resembling, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with tellurous compounds; as, telluric acid, which is analogous to sulphuric acid. [1913 Webster] Telluric bismuth (Min.), tetradymite. Telluric silver (Min.), hessite. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tetradymite \Tet*rad"y*mite\, n. [Gr. tetra`dymos fourfold. So named from its occurrence in compound twin crystals, or fourlings.] (Min.) A telluride of bismuth. It is of a pale steel-gray color and metallic luster, and usually occurs in foliated masses. Called also telluric bismuth. [1913 Webster]