- Molisch reaction as a noun:
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Molisch reaction
noun
1 Molisch reaction
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's test, Molisch test.
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