nessler's reagent

Nessler's reagent

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nes-lerz]
- /ˈnɛs lərz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nes-lerz]
- /ˈnɛs lərz/

Definition of nessler's reagent words

noun nessler's reagent an aqueous solution of potassium iodide, mercuric chloride, and potassium hydroxide, used as a test for the presence of ammonia. 1

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Origin of nessler's reagent

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; See origin at nesslerize

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nessler's reagent popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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