Clues for the word "OSMIUM"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 22 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Netword crossword on January 05, 2018.
Definition of 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.
Referring Clues
- Heavy metal
- Element #76
- Densest natural element
- Densest metal
- Element that is twice as dense as lead
- Metallic element
- Heavy metallic element
- Densest stable element
- Heaviest metal
- Element getting mother so upset, hanging round centre of Devizes
- Element of independence found in well-brought-up mother
- Silvery-white metal, Os
- Metal, the densest natural element (symbol Os)
- No. 76, the big one - don't talk about it
- Heaviest substance known
- Expand very large element
- Metallic element No 76
- Chemical element, atomic number 76
- Densest naturally occurring element
Last Seen In
- Netword - January 05, 2018
- Canadiana - November 06, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - April 24, 2015
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - July 06, 2014
- New York Times - July 29, 2012
- Guardian Quick - July 02, 2011
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - March 06, 2011
- Washington Post - February 22, 2011
- Guardian Quick - October 06, 2010
- Universal - January 14, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - January 04, 2010
- Canadiana - December 28, 2009
- Netword - March 21, 2009
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - January 20, 2008
- New York Times - March 16, 2007
- Guardian Speedy - July 16, 2006
- LA Times - May 28, 2006
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 29, 2005
- New York Times - July 22, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - October 27, 2004
- Washington Post - August 06, 2003
- New York Times - June 17, 2000