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litmus: Meaning and Definition of
lit•mus
Pronunciation: (lit'mus), [key]
— n.
- 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.
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- litmus (Thesaurus)
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