osmic

English

Etymology

From osmium +‎ -ic.

Adjective

osmic (not comparable)

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

   osmic oxide

2. Relating to the sense of smell

Derived terms

• osmic acid
• osmic tetroxide
• parosmic
• perosmic

Anagrams

• 'omics, -omics, micos, omics