nesslerize

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English

Alternative forms

nesslerise, Nesslerize, Nesslerise

Etymology

From Nessler +‎ -ize, after the name of a German chemist, Julius Neßler.

Verb

nesslerize (third-person singular simple present nesslerizes, present participle nesslerizing, simple past and past participle nesslerized)

  1. (chemistry) To treat or test (a liquid) with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide (Nessler's reagent) in order to detect the presence of ammonia.

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