acid-base indicator

noun

A substance that shows the acidity or alkalinity of a solution by its colour.

Meanings

nounacid-base indicator (plural acid-base indicators)

plural acid-base indicators

  1. chemistryA substance that shows the acidity or alkalinity of a solution by its colour.

    Synonyms: pH indicator

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA substance that shows the acidity or alkalinity of a solution by its colour.

Translations

Finnish happo-emäs indikaattori
  • happo-emäs indikaattorisubstance
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