os·mic 1 ( z m k)adj. Of, relating to, or containing osmium, especially in a compound with a valence of 4 or a valence higher than that in a comparable osmous compound. |
| os·mic 2 (zmk) adj. Of or relating to odors or the sense of smell. [Greek osm  , smell + -ic.]os mi·cal·ly adv. |
osmic [ˈɒzmɪk]
adj
(Chemistry) of or containing osmium in a high valence state, esp the tetravalent state
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