litmus
The origin and history of litmus.
Etymology
Litmus traces back to Old Norse litmosi, meaning moss used for dyeing, itself formed from lita, to dye or stain, and mosi, moss. The dye root is related to an old word for colour or appearance.
The origin and history of litmus.
Litmus traces back to Old Norse litmosi, meaning moss used for dyeing, itself formed from lita, to dye or stain, and mosi, moss. The dye root is related to an old word for colour or appearance.
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