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litmus


Main Entry: lit·mus
Pronunciation: \ˈlit-məs\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English litmose, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse litmosi herbs used in dyeing, from litr color (akin to Old English wlite brightness, appearance) + mosi moss; akin to Old English mōs moss
Date: 14th century

1 : a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator
2 : the critical factor in a litmus test; also : litmus test


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