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plus sign

–noun Arithmetic.
the symbol (+) indicating summation or a positive quality.

Origin:
1645–55
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plus sign  
n.  
  1. Mathematics The symbol (+), as in 2 + 2 = 4, that is used to indicate addition or a positive quantity.

  2. Chemistry The same symbol, used to indicate dextrorotatory rotation of polarized light.

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