Fehling's solution

noun

Fehling's solution

noun

Etymology From Hermann von Fehling, German chemist.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An alkaline solution of copper sulfate which changes from blue to red in the presence of an aldehyde or a reducing sugar.

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Benedict's reagent

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