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Benedict's solution

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a reagent solution containing cupric sulfate, sodium citrate, and sodium carbonate and used to detect glucose in the urine.

Benedict's solution

noun

  1. a chemical solution used to detect the presence of glucose and other reducing sugars. Medically, it is used to test the urine of diabetics

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Benedict's solution1

Named after S. R. Benedict

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Benedict's solution1

named after S. R. Benedict (1884–1936), US chemist

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