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