Synonyms for litmus
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
Related words
- Phrases
- litmus test
Forms
- Plural
- litmuses → indicators…
Example sentences
- indicator Frogs are an indicator of the health of the forest.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| litmus | rising | |
| indicator | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- lacmus
- 9 letters
- indicator4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (indicator4 = 4 syllables).