neutrality

• État d'un pays ou d'une personne qui ne prend parti pour aucun camp dans un conflit, un désaccord ou une guerre ; également utilisé en chimie pour désigner une valeur de pH égale à 7.

A noun referring to the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or war; also used in chemistry to describe a pH value of 7.

indénombrable

1. Nonparticipation in a dispute or warB2formal

   The state of not taking sides or becoming involved in a conflict, disagreement, or war.

   Neutralité (non-participation à un conflit)

   • The country declared its neutrality during the conflict.
   • Switzerland is famous for its long-standing policy of neutrality.
   • The diplomat emphasized the importance of neutrality in international relations.

   Synonymesdetachmentdisinterestednessimpartialitynonalignmentnoninterferencenonparticipation

   Antonymesinterventioninvolvementparticipationpartisanship

2. Tolerance due to lack of involvementC1formal

   An attitude of impartiality or tolerance that arises from not being personally invested in a situation.

   Neutralité par détachement

   • His neutrality on the matter allowed him to mediate fairly.
   • The judge maintained strict neutrality throughout the trial.
   • Her neutrality in the debate was seen as a sign of wisdom.

   Synonymesaloofnessdetachmentdisinterestednessdispassionimpartialitynonpartisanshipobjectivity

   Antonymesbiascommitmentinvolvementpartisanshipprejudice

3. pH value of 7B2formalscientific

   The state of a solution being neither acidic nor alkaline, having a pH of exactly 7.

   neutralité (pH)

   • Pure water has a pH of 7, indicating neutrality.
   • The solution achieved neutrality after adding the buffer.
   • Chemists measure neutrality using a pH meter.