osmium
The origin and history of osmium.
Etymology
The name comes from the Ancient Greek word osmē, meaning smell, plus the suffix -ium. It refers to the strong smell of the element's oxide.
The origin and history of osmium.
The name comes from the Ancient Greek word osmē, meaning smell, plus the suffix -ium. It refers to the strong smell of the element's oxide.
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