1. Word Games
  2. Word of the Day
  3. New Words & Slang
  4. Video
 

Schiff's reagent

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Schiff's reagent (noun)
  2. Schiff base (noun)

Schiff's reagent

noun \ˌshifs-\

Definition of SCHIFF'S REAGENT

: a solution of fuchsin decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the reddish violet color of the dye—compare feulgen reaction

Variants of SCHIFF'S REAGENT

Schiff's reagent or Schiff reagent \ˌshif-\

Learn More About SCHIFF'S REAGENT

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More