Meaning of litmus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪtməs/

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  1. Noun

    litmus

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old Norse lit-mosi, from litr‘dye’ + mosi‘moss’

    Definitions

    1. a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions

    Examples

    • « used as a very rough acid-base indicator »

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