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litmus

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
lit·mus 
          Listen to the pronunciation of litmus
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 indicator2: the critical factor in a litmus test ; also : litmus test


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