neutralization

Noun
US[noo-truh-luh-zey-shuhn]/ˌnutrələˈzeɪʃən/5 syllables
Synonyms: neutralisationneutralization reactionneutralisation reactioncounteraction

Open English WordNet

Noun (4)

  1. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war“the neutralization of Belgium”Synonyms: neutralisationType of nullification, override
  2. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form waterSynonyms: neutralisationneutralization reactionneutralisation reactionType of chemical reaction, reaction
  3. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)Synonyms: neutralisationType of destruction, devastation
  4. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous actionSynonyms: neutralisationcounteractionType of nullification, override

Related words neutralize verb, counteract verb

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Neu′tral·i·za′tion noun

Origin: Cf. F. neutralisation.

1. The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.

2. Chemistry The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, adjective, 4.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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