| Fleitmann's test | A test for arsenic; hydrogen is generated in a test tube containing the suspected fluid; the fluid is heated and a piece of filter paper moistened with silver nitrate solution is held over the top; if arsenic is present, the moistened paper is blackened. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Fleitmann, Theodore | <person> 19th century German chemist. See: Fleitmann's test. (05 Mar 2000) |