(n) 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, Syn.litmus test
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
1. (Chem.) A test to determine acidity or alkalinity, using litmus as an inddicator. [ PJC ]
2.Hence: (Fig.) A test for a single factor, which has only two outcomes, positive or negative; specifically: (Politics) the question of whether a candidate for office is for or against a particular position on an issue; -- used, e.g. by voters concerned predominantly with a single issue, to decide whether to vote for or against a candidate; as, many voters take a candidate's position on abortion as their litmus test. [ PJC ]
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