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Definition of Nessler test in English:

Nessler test

noun

(also Nessler's test)
Chemistry

  • A sensitive test devised by Nessler for the detection or measurement of ammonia in aqueous solution, involving the formation of a brown colour or precipitate with Nessler's reagent.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.