alpha-naphthol test

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alpha-naphthol test - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  alpha-naphthol test
      n 1: biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a
           solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is
           formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of
           sulfuric acid [syn: alpha-naphthol test, Molisch's test
           , Molisch test, Molisch reaction]