Benedict's solution

English

Etymology

Named after an American chemist, Stanley Rossiter Benedict.

Proper noun

Benedict's solution

  1. (chemistry) A solution of sodium citrate, sodium carbonate and copper sulphate whose colour changes from blue to yellow or red in the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose.
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