Osmium: meaning, definitions and examples

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osmium

 

[ หˆษ’z.mi.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76. It is a hard, brittle metal that is bluish-white in color. Osmium is the densest naturally occurring element, and it is a member of the platinum group of metals. It is primarily used in applications that require extreme durability and wear resistance, such as fountain pen nibs, electrical contacts, and in the manufacturing of hard alloys.

Synonyms

element 76, osmium tetroxide

Examples of usage

  • The fountain pen was made of osmium for durability.
  • Osmium tetroxide is used in microscopy for staining.
  • The alloy contains osmium to enhance its hardness.

Translations

Translations of the word "osmium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะพัmium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Osmium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ osmium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะผั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osmium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚นใƒŸใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท osmium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ osmio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท osmiyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์Šค๋ฎด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฒู…ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osmium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osmium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osmium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ osmรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osmium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ osmio

Etymology

The name 'osmium' is derived from the Greek word 'osme', meaning 'smell' or 'odor', referring to the unpleasant odor of its tetroxide compound. The element was discovered in 1803 by the British chemist Smithson Tennant, who found it in residues left after dissolving platinum ores in aqua regia (a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids). Its distinguishing properties include its density and exceptional hardness, making it a valuable material for various industrial applications. Over the years, osmiun's role in technology has expanded, particularly in the field of electronics and specialized equipment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,335, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.