Melzer's reagent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A chemical reagent, an aqueous solution of chloral hydrate, potassium iodide and iodine, used in identifying fungi.

Word forms

Melzer's reagent

Etymology

Invented by the mycologist Václav Melzer.

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