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nesslerize

[nes-luh-rahyz]

ness·ler·ize

[nes-luh-rahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing. verb (used with object)
(sometimes initial capital letter) to test (water, liquid solutions, etc.) for ammonia by means of Nessler's reagent.
Also, especially British, ness·ler·ise.


Origin:
1870–75; after Julius Nessler (1827–1905), German chemist; see -ize
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