Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical substance or state of matter composed of a mixture of gases, particularly those found in the atmosphere.

“The concept of osmateria was introduced to explain the behavior of atmospheric gases.”

2. noun

A substance having the characteristics of a gas, but exhibiting some properties of solids or liquids.

“The scientists studied the properties of osmateria in the newly discovered planet’s atmosphere.”

3. noun

A hypothetical state of matter that is a mixture of gases with some characteristics of solids or liquids.

“The physicist proposed a new theory involving the properties of osmateria in the universe.”