It Turns Red In Acid Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LITMUS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	33%	6		Turns red in the presence of an acid
3	28%	8		Pertaining to a type of acid or acid salt derived from carbamic acid

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We think the answer is "LITMUS" which means:

noun

• A coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator

An example sentence would be:

• "She used a litmus paper to test the acidity of the solution."
• "The litmus changed color, indicating the presence of a base."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times08 May 2012	Down 49
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