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Definition of Neutralisation
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.
Exact synonyms: Neutralisation Reaction, Neutralization, Neutralization Reaction
Generic synonyms: Chemical Reaction, Reaction
Derivative terms: Neutralise, Neutralize
Generic synonyms: Chemical Reaction, Reaction
Derivative terms: Neutralise, Neutralize
2. Noun. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation).
3. Noun. Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war. "The neutralization of Belgium"
Exact synonyms: Neutralization
Generic synonyms: Nullification, Override
Derivative terms: Neutralise, Neutralize, Neutralize
Generic synonyms: Nullification, Override
Derivative terms: Neutralise, Neutralize, Neutralize
4. Noun. Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action.
Exact synonyms: Counteraction, Neutralization
Generic synonyms: Nullification, Override
Derivative terms: Counteract, Neutralise, Neutralize, Neutralize
Generic synonyms: Nullification, Override
Derivative terms: Counteract, Neutralise, Neutralize, Neutralize
Medical Definition of Neutralisation
1. An act or process of neutralising. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)