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Litmus

/ˈlɪtməs/

A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.

📖 Definitions of "Litmus"

noun
  1. 1

    A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.

  2. 2

    A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.

  3. 3

    A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test.

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