Index of English words, starting with "os"

(1) - Osmium (n.) A rare metallic element of the platinum group, found native as an alloy in platinum ore, and in iridosmine. It is a hard, infusible, bluish or grayish white metal, and the heaviest substance known. Its tetroxide is used in histological experiments to stain tissues. Symbol Os. Atomic weight 191.1. Specific gravity 22.477.

(1) - Osmosis (n.) Osmose.

(1) - Osmotic (a.) Pertaining to, or having the property of, osmose; as, osmotic force.