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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 | ||||||||
| 35% | 11 | Substance that counteracts the effects of an acid or alkali | ||||||
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| 33% | 6 | Alkali used as fertiliser | ||||||
noun • a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry | ||||||||
Substance Used To Tell Acid From Alkali Crossword Clue
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LITMUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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LITMUS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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