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minus sign

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.

minus sign

(Mathematics) the symbol -, indicating subtraction or a negative quantity

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Noun

minus sign - a sign indicating the operation of subtraction

sign - a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign"

Translations

minus sign

n → Minuszeichen nt

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