litmus paper

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Litmus-paper does not more faithfully detect the presence of an acid than the poetic instinct detects the false and foul in all that makes up human life.

From Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays by Titcomb, Timothy

The Litmus-paper Test.—A test of fair reliability may be made with litmus paper.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva