₊ Subscript plus sign
U+208A₊Meaning & Explanation
This is a subscript plus sign, which looks like a tiny plus symbol sitting just below the baseline of regular text. Its most common use is in chemical notation, where it denotes a positively charged ion, such as in Ca²⁺ for a calcium ion. You might also spot it in mathematical or physics contexts as a special annotation for a variable, perhaps indicating a specific state or a corrected value. It's a small but crucial typographical detail in scientific writing that helps convey precise meaning without ambiguity.
Usage Examples
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
Technical Info
U+208A₊\208a\u{208a}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-subscript-plus-sign">₊</span> <!-- Unicode: U+208A --> <!-- Name: Subscript plus sign -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 208AType 208A then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 208A, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
₊
CSS Escape Code
content: "\208a";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x208A)
Quick Actions
₊Meaning & Explanation
This is a subscript plus sign, which looks like a tiny plus symbol sitting just below the baseline of regular text. Its most common use is in chemical notation, where it denotes a positively charged ion, such as in Ca²⁺ for a calcium ion. You might also spot it in mathematical or physics contexts as a special annotation for a variable, perhaps indicating a specific state or a corrected value. It's a small but crucial typographical detail in scientific writing that helps convey precise meaning without ambiguity.
Usage Examples
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
"The ⁺ in the chemical formula Na ⁺ represents a positively charged sodium ion."
How do I copy the Subscript plus sign symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ₊ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Subscript plus sign have?
The Unicode code point for Subscript plus sign isU+208A. For HTML use ₊, for CSS use \208a.
What block does Subscript plus sign belong to?
Subscript plus sign belongs to the Unicode block.
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