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Nessler's reagent

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[nes-lerz] / ˈnɛs lərz /

noun

  1. an aqueous solution of potassium iodide, mercuric chloride, and potassium hydroxide, used as a test for the presence of ammonia.

Etymology

Origin of Nessler's reagent

First recorded in 1870–75; see origin at nesslerize

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