Schiff's reagent

noun

ˈshifs- 

variants or Schiff reagent

ˈshif- 

: a solution of fuchsine decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the dye's color compare feulgen reaction

Word History

Etymology

Hugo Schiff †1915 German chemist

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Schiff's reagent

noun

ˌshifs- 

variants or Schiff reagent

ˌshif- 

: a solution of fuchsin decolorized by treatment with sulfur dioxide that gives a useful test for aldehydes because they restore the reddish violet color of the dye compare feulgen reaction