1. of, relating to, or containing osmium especially with a valence of four
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The osmic acid solution was used as a fixative in electron microscopy.
• Osmic compounds are known for their strong oxidizing properties.
• The researcher handled the osmic tetroxide with extreme caution due to its toxicity.
• Osmic staining revealed the cellular structures in great detail.
• The osmic solution turned the tissue samples dark brown.