allotelluric
|al-lo-tel-lur-ic|
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/ˌæloʊtɛˈlʊrɪk/
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/ˌæləʊtɛˈljʊərɪk/
earth-altered minerals
Etymology
'allotelluric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allo-' meaning 'other' and 'telluric' from Latin 'tellus' meaning 'earth'.
'allotelluric' was formed by combining Greek and Latin roots to describe minerals altered by earth's processes.
Initially, it meant 'altered by earth's processes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a type of mineral that has been altered by the action of the earth's atmosphere or other external factors.
The allotelluric minerals in the region have undergone significant changes over the centuries.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 05:51