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minus sign

n.
1. Mathematics The symbol -, as in 4 - 2 = 2, that is used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.
2. Chemistry The same symbol, used to indicate levorotatory rotation of polarized light.
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minus sign

n
(Mathematics) the symbol –, indicating subtraction or a negative quantity
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mi′nus sign`


n.
the symbol (−) denoting subtraction or a negative quantity.
[1660–70]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.minus sign - a sign indicating the operation of subtractionminus sign - a sign indicating the operation of subtraction
sign - a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign"
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Translations
μείον
menos

minus sign

n → Minuszeichen nt
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