schiffs-reagent

Schiff reagent

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Definition of schiffs-reagent word

noun schiffs-reagent a solution of rosaniline and sulfurous acid in water, used to test for the presence of aldehydes. 1

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; named after Hugo Schiff, 1834-1915, German chemist

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