Benedict's test

English

Etymology

Named after American chemist Stanley Rossiter Benedict.

Noun

Benedict's test (plural Benedict's tests)

  1. (chemistry) A test which uses Benedict's reagent, generally detecting the presence of aldehyde groups, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals.

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