nesslerize

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. To treat with Nessler's reagent; determine (ammonia) with the help of Nessler's reagent.

Wiktionary

1. v. chemistry To treat or test (a liquid) with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide, which is called Nessler's solution or Nessler's test, and is used to detect the presence of ammonia.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. v. (Chem.) To treat or test, as a liquid, with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide, which is called Nessler's solution or Nessler's test, and is used to detect the presence of ammonia.