"litmus" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈɫɪtməs

LIT-muss

UK

lˈɪtməs

LIT-muss

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɫɪtməs

英式英语

lˈɪtməs

简化发音

美式

LIT-muss

英式

LIT-muss

语境中听

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.