neutralization

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

/ ˌnu trə ləˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌnyu- /

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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.

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Origin of neutralization

First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM neutralization

o·ver·neu·tral·i·za·tion, noun

Words nearby neutralization

neutral density, neutral ground, neutralism, neutralist, neutrality, neutralization, neutralize, neutral monism, neutral spirits, neutral zone, neutretto

How to use neutralization in a sentence

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.
Omicron is here. What are your treatment options if you get Covid-19?|Kelsey Piper|December 20, 2021|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.
Pfizer’s vaccine takes a “very large” hit from omicron—but boosters help|Antonio Regalado|December 8, 2021|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.
New study on delta variant reveals importance of receiving both vaccine shots, highlights challenges posed by mutations|Joel Achenbach|July 8, 2021|Washington Post
“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia Port|Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The worst feature of the English procedure was its adoption of the so-called "neutralization" system.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte|William Milligan Sloane
Even on the lesser rivers this phenomenon of neutralization of water competition occurs.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley
"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.
International Law|George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett
It is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh