reagent /re·a·gent/ (re-a´jent) a substance used to produce a chemical reaction so as to detect, measure, produce, etc., other substances.
reagent
reagent,
reagent (rēā´j
nt),
reagent
re·a·gent (r -  j nt)n. A substance used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, examine, or produce other substances. |
reagent
[rē·ā′jənt]
Etymology: L, re, again, agere, to act
a chemical substance known to react in a specific way. A reagent is used to detect or synthesize another substance in a chemical reaction. Examples include Benedict's reagent, used to test for glucose, and Biuret reagent, used to test for protein.
reagent,
n a substance used in a chemical reaction.
)
Reagent strips.
reagent (rēā´j
nt),n a chemical substance known to react in a specific way.
reagent
a substance used to produce a chemical reaction so as to detect, measure, produce, etc., other substances.
reagent
Lab medicine A substance or material used in a reaction to detect or measure substances of interest; reagents are integral and standardized participants in reactions or detection methods–eg, GLC, HPLC, GC-MS. See Lot-analyzed
reagent, Maximum impurities reagent, Raichem®cholesterol rapid liquid reagent.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|