flame test

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. in qualitative inorganic analysis, a simple test for the presence of a range of metallic elements based on the colour imparted to a flame by a sample

Word forms

flame test flame tests

Related words

borax bead test charcoal block test
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