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neutral
[ noo-truhl, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu- /
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adjective
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OTHER WORDS FROM neutral
Words nearby neutral
Neustrian, neut., neuter, neutercane, Neutra, neutral, neutral axis, neutral corner, neutral density, neutral ground, neutralism
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British Dictionary definitions for neutral
neutral
/ (ˈnjuːtrəl) /
adjective
noun
Derived forms of neutral
neutrally, adverbWord Origin for neutral
C16: from Latin neutrālis; see neuter
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Medical definitions for neutral
neutral
[ nōō′trəl ]
adj.
Belonging to neither kind; not one thing or the other; indifferent.
Of or relating to a solution or compound that is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Of or relating to a compound that does not ionize in solution.
Of or relating to a particle, object, or system that has a net electric charge of zero.
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Scientific definitions for neutral
neutral
[ nōō′trəl ]
Neither acid nor alkaline.
Having no inherent or net charge, especially electric charge.
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