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osmic acid

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Definition of osmic acid

: osmium tetroxide

First Known Use of osmic acid

1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for osmic acid

osm(ium) + -ic entry 1

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“Osmic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osmic%20acid. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.

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osmic acid

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os·​mic acid | \ ˌäz-mik- How to pronounce osmic acid (audio) \

Medical Definition of osmic acid

: osmium tetroxide

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