neutral
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5.2
- adjective
- /ˈnjuːtrəl/
- Specialized
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neutro (pH)
- Thermostable XIs with neutral or slightly acidic pH optima have potential for industrial applications.
- a neutral solution
- a neutral buffer
- acidic and neutral
I didn't, you know, when I showered, I would just use kind of like a very neutral soap.
- I didn't, you know, when I showered, I would just use kind of like a very neutral soap.
Examples
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Windover Pond's neutral pH and anaerobic conditions combined to offer a suitable environment for the preservation of organic remains.
Academic text (2011) -
So the pH, so pH neutral soil will be great.
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It is neutral in pH and it will just break down the surface grime.
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You need neutral pH soap and lint free cloths.
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Plants thrive best in soil that is neutral, ideally with a pH around 7.0.
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Using a neutral detergent is important to avoid damaging delicate fabrics.
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The water in the aquarium should be neutral to keep the fish healthy.
Synonyms
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5.9
Not joining or reacting with other chemicals
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6.0
Not taking part in a chemical reaction
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6.7
Not reacting with other substances
Does not easily take part in a chemical change, like noble gases
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
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Surface Forms
Morphology
neutral = neuter (transparent) = neuter + al
Chemical 'neutral' (pH 7) means neither acidic nor basic, a direct application of 'neither', so the morphological relation is clear.
Etymology
Neutral comes from the Latin neuter 'neither of the two', so a neutral substance is 'neither' active nor easily changed by others. That's why neutral chemicals do not join easily with other substances.