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Rarelitmus
The correct spelling is litmus.
How to pronounce litmus
noun
IPA: /ˈlɪtməs/
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The correct spelling is litmus. A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, 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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