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English noun: alpha-naphthol test

1. alpha-naphthol test (substance) 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


SynonymsMolisch reaction, Molisch test, Molisch's test


Broader (hypernym)indicator









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