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Benedict's solution

Syllabification: (Ben·e·dict's so·lu·tion)

Pronunciation: /ˈbeniˌdikts/

(also Benedict's reagent)

Definition of Benedict's solution

noun

a chemical solution that changes color in the presence of glucose and other reducing sugars, used in clinical urine tests for diabetes. It is a mixture of sodium or potassium citrate, sodium carbonate, and copper sulfate.