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 neutral neutral /ˈnuːtrəl/

adjective

  1. () Having no personal preference  ( impersonal , neutral )
    having no personal preference
     Impersonal criticism
    impersonal criticism
     A neutral observer
    a neutral observer
  2. () (chemistry) having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive  ( indifferent , inert , neutral )
    (chemistry) having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
     Inert matter
    inert matter
     An indifferent chemical in a reaction
    an indifferent chemical in a reaction
  3. () Not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest  ( neutral )
    not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
  4. Having no net electric charge  ( electroneutral , neutral )
    having no net electric charge
     In a home electrical system, the neutral wire carries the return current back to the electrical supply
    In a home electrical system, the neutral wire carries the return current back to the electrical supply
  5. Having no hue  ( achromatic , neutral )
    having no hue
     Neutral colors like black or white
    neutral colors like black or white
  6. Lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics  ( neutral )
    lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
     A neutral personality that made no impression whatever
    a neutral personality that made no impression whatever
  7. Possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics  ( neutral )
    possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

noun

  1. One who does not side with any party in a war or dispute  ( neutral )
    one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute


 Sacramento River Sacramento River /ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ ˈrɪvər/

noun

  1. A river in northern California rising near Mount Shasta and flowing south to the San Francisco Bay  ( Sacramento River )
    a river in northern California rising near Mount Shasta and flowing south to the San Francisco Bay
     The Sacramento River plays an essential role in California's water system.
    The Sacramento River plays an essential role in California's water system.


 Gypaetus barbatus Gypaetus barbatus /dʒɪˈpiːtəs bɑːrˈbætəs/

noun

  1. The largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill  ( bearded vulture , Gypaetus barbatus , lammergeier , lammergeyer , ossifrage )
    the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill


 Artemisia abrotanum Artemisia abrotanum /ˌɑːrtɪˈmiːziə æbrəˈtænəm/

noun

  1. Shrubby European wormwood naturalized in North America; sometimes used in brewing beer  ( Artemisia abrotanum , southernwood )
    shrubby European wormwood naturalized in North America; sometimes used in brewing beer