Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
Ness·ler's reagent Pronunciation:
'nes-l&rz- Function:
noun : an alkaline solution of potassium mercuric iodide used in chemicalanalysis especially in a test for ammonia in aqueous solution (as when obtained from water, blood, or urine) with which it forms a yellowish brown color or precipitate called also
Nessler'ssolution
[nes-lerz] 
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