English Explanatory Dictionary

lacmoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A purplish dye made from resorcinol, employed as an indicator, being turned blue by alkalis and red by acids.

Word forms

lacmoid lackmoid

Etymology

Originally a trade name.

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