litmus paper - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

a type of paper treated with a natural water-soluble dye obtained from lichens. It is used to test the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

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a type of paper treated with a natural water-soluble dye obtained from lichens. It is used to test the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

The scientist used litmus paper to determine the pH level of the solution.

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a test or situation that decisively indicates the presence or absence of a particular quality or attribute.

The election served as a litmus paper for the public's opinion on the new policy.

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