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litmus test

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2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
2syllables

litmus test

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litmus test is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, litmus test is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflitmus test

1noun
  • A simple test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
  • (by extension) Any test which produces a decisive result by measuring a single indicator.
  • (by extension, chiefly US) A question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which determines whether the nominating official would proceed with the appointment or nomination.
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