tellurous

[ tel-yer-uhs, te-loor-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing tetravalent tellurium.

tellurous

/ tɛˈlʊərəs; ˈtɛljʊrəs /

adjective

1. of or containing tellurium, esp in a low valence state

Word History and Origins

Origin of tellurous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; tellur(ium) + -ous

Example Sentences

Telluric acid is reduced to tellurous (with evolution of chlorine) on boiling with hydrochloric acid.

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This solution is colorless, and is tellurous acid, dissolved in sulphuric acid.

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Tellurous Acid (TeO2) is of a fine, granulous, crystalline or white earthy mass, which is partly soluble in water.

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With carbonate of soda, tellurous acid fuses upon platinum wire to a clear colorless bead, which is white when cold.

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Heated still more strongly, it becomes milk-white, oxygen is expelled, and it is converted into tellurous acid.

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