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Litmus
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What's The Definition Of Litmus?
[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: litmus test Related Terms | Find terms related to Litmus: See Also | acid-base indicator | litmus paper Litmus In Webster's Dictionary \Lit"mus\, n. [D. lakmoes; lak lacker + moes a thick
preparation of fruit, pap, prob. akin to E. meat: cf. G.
lackmus. See {Lac} a resinous substance.] (Chem.)
A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens ({Roccella
tinctoria}, {Lecanora tartarea}, etc.), as a blue amorphous
mass which consists of a compound of the alkaline carbonates
with certain coloring matters related to orcin and orcein.
Note: Litmus is used as a dye, and being turned red by acids
and restored to its blue color by alkalies, is a common
indicator or test for acidity and alkalinity.
{Litmus paper} (Chem.), unsized paper saturated with blue or
red litmus, -- used in testing for acids or alkalies.
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