Meaning Of The Word Litmus
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Litmus Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Litmus?
litmus in American English
a purple coloring matter obtained from various lichens and used as an acid-base indicator in chemical analysis: it turns blue in bases and red in acids noun: a blue coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, esp. Roccella tinctoria. In alkaline solution litmus turns blue, in acid solution, red: widely used as a chemical indicator litmus in British English noun: a soluble powder obtained from certain lichens. It turns red under acid conditions and blue under basic conditions and is used as an indicator |
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