litmus

Meanings

• noun

  A natural organic compound, typically derived from certain algae or lichens, used to test the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

  - "The litmus paper turned red, indicating an acidic solution."
  - "To determine the pH level of a substance, a litmus test is often used."

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Synonyms

lacmus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litmus
mosses , roses , proses

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Variants

List of all variants of litmus that leads to same result
litmus , litmuses , litmus paper , litmus papers , litmus test , litmus tests

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'lydmose', meaning 'moss' or 'algae'.

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Trivia

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1. Litmus paper was first used in the 15th century.

2. Litmus paper can be made by extracting the juice from red cabbage and adding it to a solution.

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Related Concepts

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1. pH level: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, with a pH of 7 being neutral.

2. Acidity: The quality of being acidic, or having a sour taste.

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Culture

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In literature, litmus is often used metaphorically to represent a test or indicator of something. In art, litmus paper has been used as a medium for creating colorful abstract paintings.

How to Memorize "litmus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a test tube filled with a solution and a strip of litmus paper being added to it. Observe the color change of the litmus paper to determine the pH level.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'litmus' with the idea of testing or determining the pH level of a substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Litmus Is Acidic Test' to remember that litmus is used to test for acidity.

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