Osmious /(?)/
Os·mi·ous
Osmious
a.
- Denoting those compounds of osmium in which the element has a valence relatively lower than in the osmic compounds; as, osmious chloride. (Chem.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Osmious acid
- an acid derived from osmium, analogous to sulphurous acid, and forming unstable salts. It is a brown amorphous substance.