Litmus test

Translation of "litmus test" into Russian

litmus test

лакмусовая бумажка

The upcoming election will be a litmus test for the current administration's policies.

Предстоящие выборы станут лакмусовой бумажкой для политики нынешней администрации.

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A litmus test is a decisive indicator or criterion that is used to judge or determine the true character, quality, or nature of something, often in a political, moral, or scientific context. The term originates from chemistry, where litmus paper is used to test acidity or alkalinity.

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