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Meaning and definition for "litmus" word
[noun] 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
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\Lit"mus\, n. [D. lakmoes; lak lacker + moes a thick preparation of fruit, pap, prob. akin to E. meat: cf. G. lackmus. See {Lac} a resinous substance.] (Chem.) 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. Note: Litmus is used as a dye, and being turned red by acids and restored to its blue color by alkalies, is a common indicator or test for acidity and alkalinity. {Litmus paper} (Chem.), unsized paper saturated with blue or red litmus, -- used in testing for acids or alkalies.
Synonyms for litmus
litmus test
See also: acid-base indicator | litmus paper |
The fun area, different aproach to word »litmus«
Let's analyse "litmus" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SUMTIL. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
litmus: 9 + 3 = 12, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
litmus: 3 + 9 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 22, reduced: 22, and the final result is Twenty-Two.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| I (1) |
9 |
Hermit |
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Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent |
| L (1) |
12 |
Hanged Man |
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Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive |
| M (1) |
13 |
Death |
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Creator, Developer, Builder |
| S (1) |
19 |
Sun |
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Colorful, Bright, Perceptive |
| T (1) |
20 |
Judgement |
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Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful |
| U (1) |
21 |
World |
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Gifted, Generous, Bountiful |
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