molisch_test | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,biochemistry,color) biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid | |
Synonyms: | molisch's_test molisch_reaction alpha-naphthol_test | |
Related terms: | indicator | |