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| Ben·e·dict's so·lu·tion [ bénni dìkts sə lsh'n ] or Ben·e·dict's re·a·gent [ bénni dìkts ree àyjənt ] |
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solution to test for glucose: a chemical solution that turns red in the presence of sugars like glucose that are reducing agents. Use: urine tests for diabetes.
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| [Early 20th century. After Stanley Rossiter Benedict (1884-1936), U.S. chemist] |
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