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neutralization
noun(neu-tral-i-za-tion)
(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
Synonyms: neutralisation,
neutralization
noun(neu-tral-i-za-tion)
action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
Synonyms: counteraction, neutralisation,
neutralization
noun(neu-tral-i-za-tion)
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
Synonyms: neutralisation, neutralisation reaction, neutralization reaction,
neutralization
noun(neu-tral-i-za-tion)
action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
Synonyms: neutralisation,
Examples:
The neutralization of Belgium.

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