litmus tests

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Definition of litmus tests in English Turkish dictionary

litmus test
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plural form of litmus test
litmus test
Any test which produces a decisive result by measuring a single indicator

He opposes a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage—a litmus test for many social conservatives.

litmus test
A simple test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper
litmus test
use of litmus paper to test the alkalinity or acidity of a solution (Chemistry); test in which one particular event or quality serves as the decisive factor (Figurative)
litmus test
a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives
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 test
If you say that something is a litmus test of something, you mean that it is an effective and definite way of proving it or measuring it. Ending the fighting must be the absolute priority, the litmus test of the agreements' validity The success of wind power represents a litmus test for renewable energy
litmus test
a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives"
litmus tests

    Hyphenation

    lit·mus tests

    Turkish pronunciation

    lîtmıs tests

    Pronunciation

    /ˈlətməs ˈtests/ /ˈlɪtməs ˈtɛsts/
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