'Nesslerize' definitions:
Definition of 'Nesslerize'
From: GCIDE
- Nesslerize \Ness"ler*ize\, v. t. [From Nessler, the chemist.] (Chem.) To treat or test, as a liquid, with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide, which is called Nessler's solution or Nessler's test, and is used to detect the presence of ammonia. [1913 Webster]