Benedict's reagent

proper noun

A buffered solution of copper sulfate which changes from blue to red in the presence of a reducing sugar.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. chemistryA buffered solution of copper sulfate which changes from blue to red in the presence of a reducing sugar.

Origin

After Stanley Rossiter Benedict, American chemist.

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Translations

German Benedict-Reagenz
  • Benedict-ReagenzTranslations
Polish odczynnik Benedicta
  • odczynnik BenedictaTranslations
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Chicago

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