# Melzer's reagent

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A chemical reagent, an aqueous solution of chloral hydrate, potassium iodide and iodine, used in identifying fungi.

## Etymology
Invented by the mycologist Václav Melzer.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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