See Also: osmic(medicine)
osmic(1)(dictionary)
osmic(2)(dictionary)
osmic acid(medicine)
osmic acid fixative(medicine)

batologist (iou) and osmic (medicine)


batologist (iou)



batologist noun. L19.
[from Greek batos bramble + -OLOGIST.]
A botanist who specializes in the genus Rubus, and esp. in the microspecies of bramble (R. fruticosus aggregate).

osmic (medicine)


osmic
<chemistry> Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a valence higher than in Other lower compounds; as, osmic oxide. Osmic acid.

<chemistry> A white volatile crystalline substance, OsO4, the most stable and characteristic of the compounds of osmium. It has a burning taste, and gives off a vapor, which is a powerful irritant poison, violently attacking the eyes, and emitting a strong chlorinelike odour. Formerly improperly called osmic acid.

Source: Websters Dictionary