neutralization

[ noo-truh-luh-zey-shuhn, nyoo- ]

noun

1. the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
2. the quality or condition of being neutralized.
3. Linguistics. the loss of a distinctive feature of one of a pair of phonemes that are otherwise differentiated on the basis of that feature, as the loss of voice as a distinctive feature between the -t- and -d- of latter and ladder.

Other Words From

• over·neutral·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutralization¹

First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation

Example Sentences

Research currently published only in preprints suggests that based on lab studies of antibody neutralization, 18 of the 19 different specific antibody formulations examined are less effective in fighting off omicron.

From Vox

“There is a very large drop in neutralization of Omicron,” Alex Sigal, a virologist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, said on Twitter, where he also posted a link to that group’s preliminary manuscript.

From MIT Technology Review

Despite this erosion of neutralization, the researchers concluded that fully vaccinated people probably still had “protective immunity” from either sublineage of the delta variant.

From Washington Post

“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.

From The Daily Beast

The worst feature of the English procedure was its adoption of the so-called "neutralization" system.

From Project Gutenberg

Even on the lesser rivers this phenomenon of neutralization of water competition occurs.

From Project Gutenberg

"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.

From Project Gutenberg

This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.

From Project Gutenberg

It is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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• abrogation
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• cancellation
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