(chemistry, obsolete) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a higher valence. / Relating to the sense of smell

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of osmicate

simple past tense and past participle of osmicate

present participle of osmicate

The scientific study of smells.

(transitive) To stain or impregnate with osmic acid.

The process of osmicating.

plural of osmication

(chemistry) A supposed acid formed from osmium tetroxide but known only as osmate salts.