(1) Devoid of electrical charge. (2) Neither acid nor base. (3) Non-reactive. (4) A party without bias in a dispute.
Neutral
Neither acid nor alkaline; pH 6.5-7.5.
Neutral conductor
The wire in a two-wire AC electrical system that carries the return current. Nibbler
New construction
Energy efficiency program promotion to encourage the building of new homes, buildings, and plants to exceed standard government-mandated energy efficiency codes; it may include major renovations of existing facilities.
New england colonial
Early-American style, 2 1Ú2 story, box-like house that is usually symmetrical, square or rectangular with side or rear wings. The traditional material is narrow clapboard siding. The roof is usually the gable type covered with shingles. It is often referred to as a Saltbox Colonial.
New england farm house
A simple box-shaped house with clapboard siding and a gable roof.
New town
A large mixed-use development designed to provide residences, general shopping, services, recreation and employment. Typically, near a metropolitan location, it can enjoy the associated amenities
Newel
The upright post or the upright formed by the inner or smaller ends of steps about which steps of a circular staircase wind. In a straight flight staircase, the principal post at the foot or the secondary post at a landing.
