litmus test

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litmus test (enc)

Noun	1.	litmus test - 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 litmus acid-base indicator - an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions litmus paper - unsized paper treated with litmus for use as an acid-base indicator
	2.	litmus test - a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives" exam, examination, test - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"

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