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Definition of litmus test

a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives"
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

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Substance Meronyms: litmus paper

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