neutralisation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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
    neutralization; neutralization reaction; neutralisation reaction.
  2. noun (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
    neutralization.
  3. noun action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
    neutralization.
    • the neutralization of Belgium
  4. noun action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
    neutralization; counteraction.

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