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bead test
In mineral identification, a test in which borax is fused to a transparent bead, by heating in a blowpipe flame, in a small loop formed by platinum wire; when suitable minerals are melted in this bead, characteristic glassy colors are produced in an oxidizing or reducing flame and serve to identify elements.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Analytical chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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- Dr. James
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