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Noun: neutralization `n(y)ootruli'zeyshun- Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
"the neutralization of Belgium" - neutralisation [Brit] - 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
- neutralisation [Brit], neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction [Brit] - (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
- neutralisation [Brit] - Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
- neutralisation [Brit], counteraction
Derived forms: neutralizations See also: neutralize Type of: chemical reaction, destruction, devastation, nullification, override, reaction Encyclopedia: Neutralization |