Osmium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osmium is a noun meaning (countable) A single atom of this element.
Meaning
(countable) A single atom of this element.
More Meanings
- A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.
Example Sentences
Their latest catalyst includes some osmium.
This reaction substitutes a ruthenium for an osmium.
Word Forms
- osmiums
Synonyms for osmium
Depending on context, synonyms include os.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include os, tetroxide, osarsite, radioosmium, molybdenum, samarium.
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