Meanings
proper noun
- A test used to determine the concentration of dissolved oxygen in a water sample, involving the use of manganese to form a precipitate.
Origin
Originally developed in 1888 by Ludwig Wilhelm Winkler (in later literature referred to as Lajos Winkler).
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Winkler test. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Winkler%20test
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