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litmus paper
noun
: special paper that is used to test how much acid is in a solution
Full Definition of LITMUS PAPER
: unsized paper colored with litmus and used as an indicator
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First Known Use of LITMUS PAPER
1803
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litmus paper
noun lit·mus paper \ˈlit-məs-\
Definition of LITMUS PAPER for Kids
: paper treated with coloring matter that turns red in the presence of an acid and blue in the presence of a base
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litmus paper
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Medical Definition of LITMUS PAPER
: paper colored with litmus and used as an acid-base indicator
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