litmus test in German
litmus test in German is Lackmustest, Nagelprobe, Prüfstein.
litmus test in German
Lackmustest
(chemistry) A simple, binary test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
Lackmustest
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a binary, decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.
Nagelprobe
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a binary, decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.
Prüfstein
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a binary, decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.
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What is "litmus test" in German?
"litmus test" in German is Lackmustest, Nagelprobe, Prüfstein.
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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "litmus test": Lackmustest, Nagelprobe, Prüfstein.
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