English noun: Molisch reaction | |||
| 1. | Molisch reaction (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 | ||
| Synonyms | alpha-naphthol test, Molisch test, Molisch's test | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | indicator | ||