Nessler's reagent
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Ness·ler's reagent
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Medical Definition of Nessler's reagent
: an alkaline solution of potassium mercuric iodide used in chemical analysis 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's solution