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litmuses

litmuses is the plural of litmus.

Meaning of litmus

Noun

litmus (countable and uncountable, plural litmuses)

  1. (uncountable) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
    Synonyms:
    lacmus
  2. A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.
  3. A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test.

Questions about litmuses

What is litmuses the plural of?
Litmuses is the plural of litmus.

Words near litmuses in the dictionary

  1. litmus milks
  2. litmus paper
  3. litmus papers
  4. litmus test
  5. litmus tests
  6. litmuses
  7. litness
  8. litnessed
  9. litnesses
  10. litnessing
  11. litogen

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