"Benedict's solution" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: After an American chemist, Stanley Rossiter Benedict. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Benedict's solution
  1. (physical chemistry, organic chemistry) A solution of sodium citrate, sodium carbonate and copper sulfate whose colour changes from blue to yellow or red in the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose. Wikipedia link: Benedict's solution Tags: physical
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