"nesslerize" meaning in English

See nesslerize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: nesslerizes [present, singular, third-person], nesslerizing [participle, present], nesslerized [participle, past], nesslerized [past]
Etymology: From Nessler + -ize, after the name of a German chemist, Julius Neßler. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Nessler|ize}} Nessler + -ize Head templates: {{en-verb}} nesslerize (third-person singular simple present nesslerizes, present participle nesslerizing, simple past and past participle nesslerized)
  1. (chemistry) To treat or test (a liquid) with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide (Nessler's reagent) in order to detect the presence of ammonia. Wikipedia link: Julius Neßler Derived forms: nesslerization

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