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Definition of Osmic

1. a. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a valence higher than in other lower compounds; as, osmic oxide.

Definition of Osmic

1. Adjective. (chemistry obsolete) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a higher valence. ¹

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Definition of Osmic

1. osmium [adj] - See also: osmium

Medical Definition of Osmic

1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a valence higher than in other lower compounds; as, osmic oxide. Osmic acid. A white volatile crystalline substance, OsO4, the most stable and characteristic of the compounds of osmium. It has a burning taste, and gives off a vapor, which is a powerful irritant poison, violently attacking the eyes, and emitting a strong chlorinelike odour. Formerly improperly called osmic acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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