osmic

[ oz-mik ]

/ ˈɒz mɪk /

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

Origin of osmic

First recorded in 1835–45; osm(ium) + -ic

The metal osmium, if exposed to the flame of oxidation, fuses and is finally dissipated as osmic acid.

A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe |Anonymous
The embryo was hardened in a mixture of osmic and chromic acids.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour
The embryo was hardened in a mixture of chromic acid and osmic acid.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4) |Francis Maitland Balfour
Staining with osmic acid or Sudan (p. 109) will remove any doubt as to their nature.

A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis |James Campbell Todd

These granules are more distinct in chromic acid specimens than in those hardened in osmic acid, but are to be seen in both.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 |Francis Maitland Balfour

osmic

/ (ˈɒzmɪk) /

of or containing osmium in a high valence state, esp the tetravalent state