| 单词 | universal indicator | 
| 释义 | > as lemmasuniversal indicator   universal indicator  n. 		 (a) any of various measuring devices designed to give consistent results in a variety of circumstances (now historical);		 (b) Chemistry a mixture of dyes that changes colour gradually over a range of pH and is used (esp. as indicator paper) in testing for acids and alkalis. ΚΠ 1855    J. W. Bailey in  Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 20 58  				The object of the instrument I propose is more comprehensive than that of the ‘Finders’..being no less than to make a Universal Indicator, by means of which an observer can so register the position of any number of objects mounted upon slides. 1906    U.S. Patent 822,805 1/1  				I..have invented a new and useful improvement in Universal Indicators... This invention..particularly has reference to indicators for calendars. 1925    Jrnl. Hygiene 23 377  				The various antigens used..consisted of a basis of beef broth..and gave a reaction of 7.5 to the universal indicator. 1978    G. C. Hill  & J. S. Holman Chem. in Context xvi. 240  				Indicators such as litmus and universal indicator are decolourized when exposed to these gases. 2007    Western Daily Press 		(Nexis)	 24 Jan. 30  				He finished off with a karate-style move, knocking over a bottle of universal indicator which smashed on the floor. < as lemmas | 
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