litmus

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Synonyms: lituus, titmus, limus

Antonyms: lituus, titmus, limus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[dyestuff]] extracted from certain [[lichen]]s, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
2. A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of [[litmus paper]].
3. A simple test of any attribute; a [[litmus test]].

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