Como Pronunciar "litmus"

word

LIT-muss

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɫɪtməs

Inglês Britânico

lˈɪtməs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

LIT-muss

Ouça em Contexto

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.