Millon reagent

Mil·lon re·a·gent

(mē-on[h]'), mercuric nitrate and nitric acid as used in the Millon reaction. [A. N. E. Millon]

Millon,

Auguste N.E., French chemist, 1812-1867. Millon-Nasse test - for protein.Millon reaction - used to test for proteins.Millon reagent - mercuric nitrate and nitric acid as used in the Millon reaction.