Molisch test Molisch test /ˈmoʊlɪʃ tɛst/

noun

1. Biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid  ( alpha-naphthol test , Molisch reaction , Molisch test , Molisch's test )
   biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid