English dictionary

neutralization

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war

noun.act

Examples
The neutralization of Belgium.

Synonyms neutralisation

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.process

Synonyms neutralisation neutralisation reaction neutralization reaction

Source: WordNet 3.0
(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

noun.act

Synonyms counteraction neutralisation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.

noun

Source: webster1913