Definitions for LITMUS
ˈlɪt məslit·mus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. litmus, litmus testnoun

   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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. litmusnoun

   A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.

2. litmusnoun

   A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.

3. litmusnoun

   A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test.

4. Etymology: 1495, earlier lytmos, from litmosi, from lita, from litr, from wlitiz, from wel- + mosi. Cognate with wlite. More at moss.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Litmus

   Litmus is a water-soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from lichens. It is often absorbed onto filter paper to produce one of the oldest forms of pH indicator, used to test materials for acidity. In an acidic medium, blue litmus paper turns red, while in a basic or alkaline medium, red litmus paper turns blue.

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1. litmus

   Litmus is a water-soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from certain types of lichen that changes color according to the level of acidity or basicity of the solution it is introduced to. It is commonly used in litmus paper which is a test paper that turns red in acidic conditions (pH less than 7) and blue in basic or alkaline conditions (pH greater than 7). It is widely used to test the pH of various substances in laboratories and educational settings.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Litmusnoun

   a dyestuff extracted from certain lichens (Roccella tinctoria, Lecanora tartarea, etc.), as a blue amorphous mass which consists of a compound of the alkaline carbonates with certain coloring matters related to orcin and orcein

2. Etymology: [D. lakmoes; lak lacker + moes a thick preparation of fruit, pap, prob. akin to E. meat: cf. G. lackmus. See Lac a resinous substance.]

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1. Litmus

   "Litmus" is the sixth episode of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series. In the episode, after a Cylon suicide bomber gains access to Galactica, an independent tribunal is appointed to investigate. The inquiry comes to focus on the relationship between Chief Galen Tyrol and the Galactica copy of Boomer, who is still a Cylon sleeper agent. When Commander William Adama is called before the tribunal, he disbands it, calling it a witch hunt. Tyrol ends his relationship with Boomer when one of his subordinates is jailed following the inquiry. On Caprica, Helo rescues the Caprica copy of Boomer as other Cylons look on and conclude he loves her.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Litmus

   lit′mus, n. a dye obtained from certain lichens, originally red, but becoming blue on the addition of alkalies or of lime.—Litmus paper, paper used in chemical testing, tinged blue by litmus, reddened by an acid, made blue again by an alkali. [For lakmose—Dut. lakmoes—lak, lac, moes, pulp.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Litmus

   a colouring matter obtained from certain lichens; extensively used in chemical experiments to detect acids, for instance.

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1. litmus

   Song lyrics by litmus -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by litmus on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Acid-base Indicator

Anagrams for LITMUS »

1. sultim

2. tilmus

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of LITMUS in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of LITMUS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of LITMUS in a Sentence

1. Jeff Coons:

   These strategies have not helped in the bull market but tough times will be the litmus test.

2. Tedd Mitchell:

   I do not believe in litmus tests of any type, it’s no more appropriate to ask somebody about their position on DEI than it is to ask them if they’re a Christian or a Muslim. When we find out something like that has occurred, we stop it.

3. Kamala Harris:

   The litmus test for America is how we are treating Black women.

4. Colin Reed:

   I think the Republican posturing toward Bob Mueller in primaries became sort of a litmus test as to who was the most pro-Trump candidate, i think as the primaries start to fade into the rear view mirror, it’s going to be less and less of an issue.

5. Erik Altieri:

   Descheduling marijuana should and will likely be a litmus test in the 2020 Democratic primary, as we have seen, leaders from Democratic Party are seeing that leading the charge on this is not just good policy but is good politics.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=LITMUS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Litmus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litmus
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LITMUS
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=LITMUS
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=LITMUS
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Litmus