a dye obtained from certain lichens, especially Roccella tinctoria, used as a blue indicator in chemical analysis and as a red coloring matter.\n一种从特定地衣中获得的染料,特别是岩血苔,用作化学分析中的蓝色指示剂和红色着色剂。
“litmus”词性变化补充纠错
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“litmus”用法和例子补充纠错
1. Litmus paper is used to test the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
(litmus paper用于测试物质的酸碱性。)
2. The litmus test for their friendship was whether they could trust each other with personal secrets.
(他们友谊的真正考验是彼此能否信任对方的个人秘密。)