OSMIUMS

Noun

osmiums

plural of osmium

Source: Wiktionary


OSMIUM

Os"mi*um, n. Etym: [Gr. Odor.] (Chem.)

Definition: A rare metallic element of the platinum group, found native as an alloy in platinum ore, and in iridosmine. It is a hard, infusible, bluish or grayish white metal, and the heaviest substance known. Its tetroxide is used in histological experiments to stain tissues. Symbol Os. Atomic weight 191.1. Specific gravity 22.477.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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