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litmus test

/ˈlɪtməs tɛst/

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/ˈlɪtməs tɛst/C1formalscientific
  • ruРешающий тест или индикатор, который выявляет истинную природу, качество или приемлемость чего-либо, часто используемый в контексте принятия решений или оценки.

A decisive test or indicator that reveals the true nature, quality, or acceptability of something, often used in decision-making or evaluation contexts.

  1. Decisive indicatorB2formal

    A situation or event that reveals the true character or nature of something or someone.

    ruЛакмусовая бумажка

    • The election was a litmus test for the new policy.
    • His reaction to the crisis was a litmus test of his leadership.
    • This project will be a litmus test for our team's capabilities.
  2. Chemical testB2formal

    A test using litmus paper to determine if a substance is acidic or basic.

    ruЛакмусовая бумажка

    • The litmus test turned red, indicating the solution was acidic.
    • In chemistry class, we performed a litmus test on various liquids.
    • A blue litmus test turning red shows the presence of an acid.