W'S REACTION FOR XANTHIN
\dˈʌbə͡ljˌuːz ɹɪˈakʃən fɔː zˈanθɪn], \dˈʌbəljˌuːz ɹɪˈakʃən fɔː zˈanθɪn], \d_ˈʌ_b_əl_j_ˌuː_z ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n f_ɔː z_ˈa_n_θ_ɪ_n]\
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A reaction which consists of treating the substance to be tested with chlorin water and a trace of nitric acid and evaporating to dryness on the water bath. A yellow spot thus obtained turns red upon the addition of ammonia if xanthin is present.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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