Definition of Litmus test

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Litmus
Generic synonyms: Acid-base Indicator
Substance meronyms: Litmus Paper

2. Noun. A test that relies on a single indicator. "Her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives"
Generic synonyms: Exam, Examination, Test

Lexicographical Neighbors of Litmus Test

litigating
litigation
litigations
litigator
litigators
litigious
litigiously
litigiousness
litigiousnesses
litigious paranoia
liting
litmus
litmus
litmuses
litmus paper
litmus test (current term)
Litocranius
Litocranius walleri
litoral
litorin
litotes
litotic
litre
litres
lits
litten
litter
litter
litter-basket
litter-bearer

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