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Meaning of litmus paper

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

litmus paper

noun

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  1. Paper containing a water-soluble pH indicator composed of a mixture of different dyes extracted from certain lichens. The resulting piece of paper is used to test materials for acidity, turning red when acidic and blue when alkaline.