'Tellurous' definitions:

Definition of 'Tellurous'

From: GCIDE
  • Tellurous \Tel"lu*rous\, a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or containing, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with telluric compounds; as, tellurous acid, which is analogous to sulphurous acid. [1913 Webster]