neutralization
noun
1 neutralization
Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war:
— The neutralization of Belgium.
synonym: neutralisation.
2 neutralization
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 water.
synonyms: neutralisation, neutralisation reaction, neutralization reaction.
Dutch: neutraliseren
Polish: neutralizacja, zobojętnianie, reakcja zobojętniania
3 neutralization
euphemism The removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation).
synonym: neutralisation.
4 neutralization
Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action.
synonyms: counteraction, neutralisation.
Roget 30: compensation, equation; commutation; indemnification; compromise; etc. 774 neutralization, nullification; counteraction etc. 179; reaction; measure for measure, ... show more
Roget 179: counteraction, opposition; contrariety etc. 14; antagonism, polarity; clashing etc. v.; collision, interference, inhibition, ... show more
Dutch: tegenwerking, tegenactie, neutralisatie
Polish: przeciwdziałanie, kontrakcja
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