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

Derived forms: neutralisations

See also: neutralise [Brit]

Type of: chemical reaction, destruction, devastation, nullification, override, reaction

Encyclopedia: Neutralisation

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