osmic

American  

[oz-mik] / ˈɒz mɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

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

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osmic British  

/ ˈɒzmɪk /

adjective

1. 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

These ciliated furrows stain deeply with osmic acid, and nervous impulses are certainly transmitted along them.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

The spindle in both divisions is peculiar in having outside of the spindle proper a dense mass of fibers which, in osmic material, stain deeply with iron hæmatoxylin.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part I by Stevens, Nettie Maria

Ignited in the open air, it is oxidized to volatile osmic acid, which is possessed of a pungent smell, and affects the eyes.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

The mercuro-nitric solution and Lenhossek's fluid gave excellent fixation and were preferable to the osmic mixtures when it was desirable to stain the same material with iron-hæmatoxylin, and also with various anilin stains.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part I by Stevens, Nettie Maria

So named in allusion to the strong chlorinelike odor of osmic tetroxide.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section M, N, and O by Project Gutenberg