test paper

the paper bearing a student's answers on an examination.

Chemistry. paper impregnated with a reagent, as litmus, that changes color when acted upon by certain substances.

Origin of test paper

First recorded in 1820–30

He dipped his test-paper into the vessel connected with the positive pole, and the water was still decidedly acid.

Scientific Culture, and Other Essays |Josiah Parsons Cooke
When pure, both the salt and its solutions are neutral to test-paper, and are wholly volatilised by heat.

Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I |Arnold Cooley
The presence of ozone is shown by the test-paper acquiring a purple tint when momentarily immersed in water.

A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments |Henry Negretti
At the end of this time examine the test-paper to see if it has partly or altogether changed color.

Disputed Handwriting |Jerome B. Lavay

It is neutral to test-paper, does not affect lime water, and is only slightly absorbed by pure water.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley

test paper

chem paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests See also litmus

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