Schiff's reagent

noun \ ˈshifs- \

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 — called also Schiff reagent\ˈshif-\; compare feulgen reaction

Origin and Etymology of schiff's reagent

Hugo Schiff †1915 German chemist

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First Known Use: 1897

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Schiff's reagent

noun \ ˌshifs- \

variants: or Schiff reagent play \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