A sensitive test devised by Nessler for the detection or measurement of ammonia in aqueous solution, involving the formation of a brown colour or precipitate with Nessler's reagent.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.
Definition of Nessler test in US English:
Nessler test
(also Nessler's test)
noun
Chemistry
A sensitive test devised by Nessler for the detection or measurement of ammonia in aqueous solution, involving the formation of a brown colour or precipitate with Nessler's reagent.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.