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.


2. Noun. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation).
Exact synonyms: Neutralization
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation
Language type: Euphemism

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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neutralisation

Neusser
Neusser's granules
neustic
neuston
neustonic
neustons
neuter
neuter
neutered
neutering
neuters
neutral
neutral
neutral-density filter
neutralisation (current term)
neutralisation (current term)
neutralisation reaction
neutralise
neutralise
neutralised
neutralises
neutralising
neutralism
neutralisms
neutralist
neutralistic
neutralists
neutralities
neutrality
neutrality

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