Fehling's solution

Definitions of Fehling's solution
  1. noun
    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
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    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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