In chemistry, the use of a piece of litmus paper to determine the pH of a substance.
In politics, the use of a single issue to determine which candidate to choose for a certain position. For example, presidents sometimes use the issue of abortion as a litmus test when determining who to appoint to the Supreme Court.
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