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litmus test

 noun
     
litmus test [singular]
1 one detail that is examined in order to help you make a decision about how suitable or acceptable someone or something is
litmus test of/for
The mayoral election is regarded as the litmus test for the integrity of the electoral process.
2HC a test using litmus paper
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