Schiff's reagent


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-\

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