An acid-base indicator which is colorless in acid solution, but turns pink to red as the solution becomes alkaline. It is used medicinally as a cathartic.
Black Rod
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the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from the
black rod which he carries. He is of the kings chamber, and also usher
to the House of Lords.
Black Rod meaning & definition 1 of Black Rod.
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