osmium

/ɒzˈmi.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard, brittle, blue-gray chemical element that is a rare and highly toxic transition metal, with the symbol Os.

“Osmium is a metal so hard that it can only be scratched by diamond.”

2. adjective

Relating to or containing osmium.

“Osmium tetroxide is a highly toxic and volatile compound.”

Synonyms

  • heavy metal
  • transition metal

Antonyms

  • light metal
  • noble gas