The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
: Nesslerize \Ness"ler*ize\, v. t. [From Nessler, the chemist.]
(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.
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