Meaning of the word "neutral wire" in English

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neutral wire

US /ˈnuːtrəl waɪər/
UK /ˈnuːtrəl waɪər/
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Noun

1.

a wire in an electrical circuit that completes the circuit and carries current back to the source, typically maintained at or near ground potential

Example:
Always connect the neutral wire to the designated terminal.
The electrician checked the voltage between the live and neutral wire.
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