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(lit-mus) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a purple coloring matter obtained from various lichens and used as an acidbase indicator in chemical analysis; it turns blue in bases and red in acids

Example Sentence

We did a litmus test in science class.

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Rhymes

  • litmus
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