tellurite

Meaning

Noun

  • A yellowish mineral, tellurium dioxide (TeO2</sub>).
  • The oxyanion TeO32- derived from tellurous acid; any salt containing this anion.

Origin

  • Named in 1849 because of its chemical composition.

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