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English noun: litmus test | |||
| 1. | litmus test (substance) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | litmus | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acid-base indicator | ||
| Substance meronym | litmus paper | ||
| 2. | litmus test (communication) a test that relies on a single indicator | ||
| Samples | Her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | exam, examination, test | ||
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