litmus
US /ˈlɪt.məs/
UK /ˈlɪt.məs/

名词
1.
石蕊
a coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions, and is used as an indicator in chemistry
示例:
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The scientist used litmus paper to test the pH of the solution.
科学家用石蕊试纸测试溶液的pH值。
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The color change of litmus indicates the acidity or alkalinity.
石蕊的颜色变化表明酸度或碱度。
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