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Schiff's reagent

or  Schiff reagent  n :  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  .
 
 

 
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