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or Schiff reagent
: a solution of fuchsine decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the dye's color compare feulgen reaction
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Schiff's reagent
noun
variants
or Schiff reagent
: a solution of fuchsin decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the reddish violet color of the dye compare feulgen reaction
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