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Material From Lichens Used To Test For Acidity Crossword Clue
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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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