Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Nesslerize

Nesslerize , transitive verb

[From Nessler, the chemist.]

(Chemistry) 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.