Neutralization (Noun)
Meaning 1
Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium".
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Meaning 2
Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action.
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Meaning 3
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.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide results in the formation of sodium chloride and water.
- In the laboratory, the neutralization of a strong acid with a strong base is often used to demonstrate the principles of acid-base chemistry.
- The process of neutralization is essential in many industrial applications, such as the treatment of wastewater and the production of pharmaceuticals.
- The neutralization reaction between an acid and a base can be represented by a simple equation, such as HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O.
- The rate of neutralization can be influenced by factors such as the concentration of the acid and base, the temperature, and the presence of catalysts.
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Meaning 4
(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation).
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