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Litmus test

Litmus test Meaning & Definition
Litmus test Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Litmus test?

[n] a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives"
[n] a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator

Synonyms | Synonyms for Litmus test: litmus

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See Also | acid-base indicator | exam | examination | litmus paper | test

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