"spot test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spot tests [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spot test (plural spot tests)
  1. (chemistry) The addition of a single drop of a reagent to a small sample as a qualitative analytical test for the presence of a specific compound or class of compounds. Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-spot_test-en-noun-BTgn7a5t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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