Chemical Reagent
/ˈkɛmɪkəl rɪˈədʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance used in legal settings, such as forensic analysis, to detect, measure, or produce a chemical reaction relevant to a case.
The forensic lab employed a chemical reagent to reveal the presence of blood at the crime scene.
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- chemical reagent
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often appears in forensic science, where chemical reagents are crucial in identifying substances relevant to investigations.
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