Is there a difference between an electron anti-neutrino and a positron neutrino?

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Is an electron anti neutrino and a positron neutrino the same thing?
 
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Yes, technically, but I've never seen the phrase "positron neutrino" actually used by anyone before. Using "positron neutrino" would probably confuse most people.
 
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