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Number Quantity Greater Means Aircraft Subjected Temperatures Minus

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P___ before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is greater than zero .Plus before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is greater than zero .
The aircraft was subjected to temperatures of minus 65 degrees and plus 120 degrees.
word plus
full-definition
conjunction
You say plus to show that one number or quantity is being added to another.
Send a cheque for £18.99 plus £2 for postage and packing.
They will pay about $673 million plus interest.
You can use plus when mentioning an additional item or fact .
There's easily enough room for two adults and three children, plus a dog in the boot.
I haven't exercised at all for years, plus I haven't got age on my side!
adjective
Plus before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is greater than zero .
The aircraft was subjected to temperatures of minus 65 degrees and plus 120 degrees.
You use plus after a number or quantity to indicate that the actual number or quantity is greater than the one mentioned.
There are only 35 staff to serve 30,000-plus customers.
Among the guests were 16 high-flying executives, all on salaries of £50,000 a year plus.
other
Teachers use plus in grading work in schools and colleges . ' B plus' is a better grade than 'B', but it is not as good as 'A'.
noun
A plus is an advantage or benefit .
Experience of any career in sales is a big plus.
There are plenty of plus points about being an older first-time mum.
inflections plusesplusses
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