HeyRuaHow to say “litmus” in Irish
- Irish:
- litmeas
- English:
- litmus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-mas” /ˈlʲɪtʲmʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- litmis, an litmis (e.g. páipéar litmis, litmus paper)
What does “litmeas” mean?
- litmus
- A dye obtained from lichens that turns red in acid and blue in alkali, used to test chemical solutions.Also: litmus dye, litmus test.
“Litmeas” with the article
Here is litmeas after the article (an t-alt).
an litmeas
the litmus
No change after an
“Litmeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using litmeas, the Irish word for litmus.
Úsáidimid litmeas chun aigéid a thástáil.
We use litmus to test acids.
Tagann an litmeas ó chrotal.
Litmus comes from lichen.
Chuir an múinteoir páipéar litmis sa tuaslagán.
The teacher put litmus paper in the solution.
D'iompaigh an litmeas dearg san aigéad.
The litmus turned red in the acid.
Éiríonn an litmeas gorm i mbun.
Litmus becomes blue in a base.
Tá dath an litmis athraithe.
The colour of the litmus has changed.
An bhfuil aon litmeas fágtha sa tsaotharlann?
Is there any litmus left in the lab?
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Litmus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for litmus?
The Irish for litmus is litmeas (pronounced “LIT-mas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce litmeas in Irish?
Litmeas is said like “LIT-mas” (IPA /ˈlʲɪtʲmʲəsˠ/).
Does litmeas have a plural?
No plural form is given for litmeas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'litmus paper' in Irish?
It is 'páipéar litmis', with litmeas in the genitive after páipéar.
