Meanings
nounAbel test (plural Abel tests)
plural Abel tests
- physicalchemistryA test to determine the flash point of a volatile oil.
- physicalchemistryA test for the stability of smokeless powder and similar explosives.
Origin
Derived from the surname of Sir Frederick Abel, English chemist.
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Abel test. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abel%20test
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