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English 2 senses of the expression litmus test:
NOUNsubstancelitmus test, litmusa coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions
communicationlitmus testa test that relies on a single indicator
Englishlitmus test: 2 senses noun 1, substance
MeaningA coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator.
Synonymlitmus
Broaderacid-base indicatorAn indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions
Substance oflitmus paperunsized paper treated with litmus for use as an acid-base indicator
Spanishtornasol
Englishlitmus test: 2 senses noun 2, communication
MeaningA test that relies on a single indicator.
Example"her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives"
Broaderexamination, exam, testA set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

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