Category:Nesslerize

Ness"ler*ize, v. t. Etym: [from nessler, the chemist.] (chem.)

Defn: 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.