tellurism
tellurism noun: a hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
Noun
tellurism (uncountable)
- A hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
- The supposed influence of emanations from the soil in producing disease.
tellurism meaning in Tamil
tellurism in Tamil
- நில வெளிப்பாடு நோய், நிலக்கழிவு நோய், நிலக்காற்று நோய், மண்ணின் கழிவுப் பொருள் நோய்
Origin of tellurism
From telluric + -ism.
Questions about tellurism
- What does tellurism mean?
- Tellurism means a hypothetical form of animal magnetism (mesmerism), ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
- What is tellurism in Tamil?
- Tellurism in Tamil is நில வெளிப்பாடு நோய், நிலக்கழிவு நோய், நிலக்காற்று நோய். See Tellurism meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is tellurism?
- Tellurism is a noun.
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