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Benedict's test

Benedict's test noun: a test which uses Benedict's reagent, generally detecting the presence of aldehyde groups, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals.

Noun

Benedict's test (plural Benedict's tests)

  1. A test which uses Benedict's reagent, generally detecting the presence of aldehyde groups, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals.

Forms of Benedict's test

pluralBenedict's tests

Origin of Benedict's test

Named after American chemist Stanley Rossiter Benedict.

Questions about Benedict's test

What does Benedict's test mean?
Benedict's test means a test which uses Benedict's reagent, generally detecting the presence of aldehyde groups, alpha-hydroxy-ketones, and hemiacetals.
What part of speech is Benedict's test?
Benedict's test is a noun.
What is the plural of Benedict's test?
The plural of Benedict's test is Benedict's tests.

Words near Benedict's test in the dictionary

  1. Benedict Arnold
  2. Benedict Arnolds
  3. Benedict College
  4. Benedict's reagent
  5. Benedict's solution
  6. Benedict's test
  7. Benedict's tests
  8. Benedicta
  9. benedicted
  10. Benedictin
  11. Benedictine

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