test paper

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noun

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

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How to use test paper in a sentence

Pure ether should, however, be neutral to test-paper, although seldom so.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I | Arnold Cooley
Infusion curcum, L. Used as a test and to prepare test-paper.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I | Arnold Cooley
Infusum lacmi, L. Used for its colour, and as a liquid test, and to make test-paper.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I | Arnold Cooley
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
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

British Dictionary definitions for test paper

test paper

noun

chem paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests: See also litmus
British education
- the question sheet of a test
- the paper completed by a test candidate

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