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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | neutralisation - 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 waterchemical reaction, reaction - (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water" | | 2. | neutralisation - (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists euphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh | | 3. | neutralisation - action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"nullification, override - the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something | | 4. | neutralisation - action intended to nullify the effects of some previous actionnullification, override - the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something |
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