FEHLING'S SOLUTION
\fˈe͡ɪlɪŋz səlˈuːʃən], \fˈeɪlɪŋz səlˈuːʃən], \f_ˈeɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ_z s_ə_l_ˈuː_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of FEHLING'S SOLUTION
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a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present
By Princeton University
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a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A solution used as a test for glucose. It consists of two independent solutions, mixed just before they are used. One is made by dissolving 34.7 grams of pure copper sulphate in water to a volume of 1000 c.c. The other solution contains 173 gms. of Rochelle salt and 50 gms. of sodium hydroxid dissolved in water to 1000 c.c. The mixed solution is used for the qualitative and quantitative estimation of glucose in diabetic urine.
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See Fehling.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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