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Definition of: Schweitzer's reagent
Chem.
An aqueous solution of cupric hydroxide precipitated in ammonium hydroxide: used as a solvent for cellulose, especially in the cuprammonium process. Also called cuprammonia. [after Mathias E. Schweitzer, 1818–1860, German chemist]
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