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- 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.
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