neutralization
[noo-truh-luh-zey-shuh n, nyoo-]
noun
the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
the quality or condition of being neutralized.
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.
Origin of neutralization
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Related Words for neutralization
renunciation, antithesis, repudiation, retribution, revenge, reprisal, abolition, revocation, breakup, dissolution, abrogation, reversal, retraction, deletion, repeal, nullification, cancellation, proscription, nullity, blankExamples from the Web for neutralization
Contemporary Examples of neutralization
“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia PortBarbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey
July 1, 2014
Historical Examples of neutralization
"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.
International LawGeorge Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.
Animal ProteinsHugh Garner Bennett
The Zark turned to the neutralization and elimination of the poison.
InsidekickJesse Franklin Bone
Arriving upon the scene, these cells assist in its neutralization.
Handbook of Medical EntomologyWilliam Albert Riley
After neutralization it is not necessary to add more than 10 cc.
Soap-Making ManualE. G. Thomssen
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
neutralization
[nōō′trə-lĭ-zā′shən]
n.
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