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Fehling's solution

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a blue solution of copper sulfate, Rochelle salt, and sodium hydroxide, used to test for the presence of a sugar, aldehyde, etc.
also called Fehling's reagent

See Fehling's solution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An aqueous solution of copper sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and potassium sodium tartrate used to test for the presence of sugars and aldehydes in a substance, such as urine.

Origin:

Origin: After Hermann von Fehling (1812-1885), German chemist

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