Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Benedict's test. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Benedict's test, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Benedict's test in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Benedict's test you have here. The definition of the word
Benedict's test will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Benedict's test, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
Named after American chemist Stanley Rossiter Benedict.
Noun
Benedict's test (plural Benedict's tests)
- (chemistry) A test which uses Benedict's reagent, generally detecting the presence of aldehyde groups, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals.
Further reading