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