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Noun: alpha-naphthol test
  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 sulphuric acid
    - Molisch's test, Molisch test, Molisch reaction

Derived forms: alpha-naphthol tests

Type of: indicator

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