osmic

American

[oz-mik] / ˈɒz mɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or containing osmium in its higher valences, especially the tetravalent state.

osmic British

/ ˈɒzmɪk /

adjective

of or containing osmium in a high valence state, esp the tetravalent state

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Etymology

Origin of osmic

First recorded in 1835–45; osm(ium) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Osmic acid, 2 per cent. aqueous solution 10 c.c.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Osmic acid, 1 per cent. aqueous solution, for thirty seconds.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

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