neutral
[ noo-truhl, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu- /
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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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Scientific definitions for neutral
neutral
[ nōō′trəl ]
Neither acid nor alkaline.
Having no inherent or net charge, especially electric charge.
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