osmium
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Noun — A hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white metallic element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
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osmium alloy
atomic number 76
platinum ore
osmium atom
It is a technical chemistry term.
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.
Full origin of osmium →Frequently asked questions
What is osmium?
Osmium is a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white metal with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
Where does the name osmium come from?
It comes from the Ancient Greek word for smell, because of the strong smell of its oxide.
What is the symbol for osmium?
The symbol is Os.
