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spot test

noun

spot test

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The addition of a single drop of a reagent to a small sample as a qualitative analytical test for the presence of a specific compound or class of compounds.

  • The DPA test referred to by Martz is a color spot test for a range of oxidizing compounds, which include but are not limited to nitrates.1998, Michael R Bromwich, The FBI Laboratory: An Investigation into Laboratory Practices & Alleged Misconduct:

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