Luminol

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounThe compound 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione, which exhibits blue chemiluminescence when mixed with an appropriate oxidizing agent.

2.VerbTo test or subject a sample or an individual to a luminol agent in order to locate traces of blood.

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