Cómo Pronunciar "litmus"

word

ˈɫɪtməs

LIT-muss

lˈɪtməs

LIT-muss

Definición

Litmus is a natural dye used in chemistry to test whether a substance is acidic or basic. It is most commonly found in 'litmus paper,' which changes color when dipped in different solutions.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈɫɪtməs

Inglés Británico

lˈɪtməs

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

LIT-muss

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Scientists use litmus to see if a liquid is an acid or a base.

Blue litmus turns red in acid.

The teacher showed us how litmus paper works.

Some people call a quick decision a 'litmus test' to judge a situation.