VAUGHAN-NOVY TEST
\vˈɔːənnˈə͡ʊvi tˈɛst], \vˈɔːənnˈəʊvi tˈɛst], \v_ˈɔː_ə_n_n_ˈəʊ_v_i t_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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For tyrotoxicon: the suspected substance is extracted with ether, dried, and dissolved in water, and to the solution are added equal amounts of phenol and sulphuric acid; a positive result is indicated by the appearance of an orange-red coloration.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.