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electroneutral

electroneutral

8.2
Having no overall positive or negative electric charge
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛlɛkˈtroʊˌnjuːtrəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : electroneutro
  • A solution is considered electroneutral when the total positive and negative charges are balanced.

Examples

  • In physiological conditions, blood remains electroneutral despite fluctuations in ion concentration.

  • The electroneutral state of the atom ensures its stability.

  • The electroneutral state of the atom is crucial for chemical stability.

  • An electroneutral molecule will not react with charged particles.

  • A solution is considered electroneutral when the total positive and negative charges are balanced.

  • In physiological conditions, blood remains electroneutral despite fluctuations in ion concentration.

  • An electroneutral molecule will not react with charged particles.

Synonyms

neutral
vselectroneutral
  • Specialized
12 5.6

Having no electric charge

focuses on overall net balance of electric charges rather than individual signs
uncharged
vselectroneutral
  • Specialized
1 4.5

Not carrying any electric charge, for example neutrons or a dead battery

emphasizes overall net charge rather than mere carrying status
chargeless
vselectroneutral
  • Specialized
5.8

An object that is neither positive nor negative electrically

focuses on net balance being zero rather than absolute absence
isoelectric
vselectroneutral
  • Specialized
8.5

Having no overall electric charge, for example a molecule that does not move in an electric field

applies generally to net electrical neutrality across contexts, not only molecules

Antonyms

charged
  • Specialized
6.2

Something with a positive or negative electric charge

Surface Forms

electroneutral positive

Morphology

electroneutral = neutral (semi-transparent) = electro + neutral

The word is transparently formed from electro- plus neutral, but electro- is a technical combining form and the term is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Electroneutral combines electro-, as in electric, meaning 'electric', and neutral, meaning 'not taking sides' or 'no net charge'. So, electroneutral describes something that has 'no net electric charge'.