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or Schiff reagent \ ˈshif- \
\Definition of Schiff's reagent
: a solution of fuchsine decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the dye's color — compare feulgen reaction
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Schiff's reagent
noun\ ˌshifs- \
\variants:
or Schiff reagent \ ˌshif- \
\Medical 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
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