Benedict's solution
noun Pharmacology.
a reagent solution containing cupric sulfate, sodium citrate, and sodium carbonate and used to detect glucose in the urine.
Origin of Benedict's solution
named after S. R.
Benedict
British Dictionary definitions for benedict's solution
Benedict's solution
Benedict's reagent
noun
a chemical solution used to detect the presence of glucose and other reducing sugars. Medically, it is used to test the urine of diabetics
Word Origin for Benedict's solution
named after S. R.
Benedict (1884–1936), US chemist