nesslerize

[ nes-luh-rahyz ]

/ ˈnɛs ləˌraɪz /

verb, ness·ler·ized, ness·ler·iz·ing. verb (used with object)

(sometimes initial capital letter) to test (water, liquid solutions, etc.) for ammonia by means of Nessler's reagent.

Nearby words

nesosilicate, ness, nesselrode, nessie, nessler's reagent, nesslerize, nessus, nest, nest box, nest egg, nest of drawers

Also especially British, ness·ler·ise.

Origin of nesslerize

1870–75; after Julius Nessler (1827–1905), German chemist; see -ize

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