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telluric

/ˈtɛljʊrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does telluric mean?

adjective

Relating to the earth or the terrestrial sphere; of or pertaining to the earth's interior, especially the crust and upper mantle.

Example

"The telluric currents in the Earth's crust are responsible for the planet's magnetic field."

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