Fehling's solution

Fehling's solution definition - medical

Feh·ling's solution (fāˈlĭngz)

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.

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