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noun
A simple, binary test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any test which produces a binary, decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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noun
a test that relies on a single indicator
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: examination, exam, test
noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: litmus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: acid-base indicator
History
From litmus + test.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
