Translation of Litmus into russian. Definitions, Examples.

Translation of "litmus" into Russian

Noun

litmus

litmuses pl

The litmus test is used to determine the acidity of a solution.

Лакмусовый тест используется для определения кислотности раствора.

Noun

A dye obtained from certain lichens that is red under acid conditions and blue under alkaline conditions, used as a chemical indicator.

The chemist used litmus to test the acidity of the solution.

A test that uses litmus to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

The litmus test showed that the solution was basic.

A critical or decisive test or criterion used to judge or measure something.

Public opinion became the litmus for the success of the reforms.

Adjective

Serving as a decisive indicator or test; decisive.

Tax policy proved to be a litmus issue in the election.

litmus test

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

лакмусовая бумажка

Предстоящие выборы станут лакмусовой бумажкой для политики нынешней администрации.