Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as lacmus.

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Examples

  • Thus, for instance, in Camargo, the lackmus was formerly prepared from plants to be had “free” in the woods.

    System der volkswirthschaft. English Wilhelm Roscher 1855

  • "Sales Excellence" means "Scorecard compliance Excellence" for them. (simple lackmus test: Ask any of them why IO profiling is important, and see if they can answer (hot tip: they won't)).

    unknown title 2009

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