lacmus vs litmus

lacmus

litmus

noun
  • A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test. 

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

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

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