Associations to the word «Neutralisation»

NEUTRALISATION, noun. (British spelling) The act of neutralising.

NEUTRALISATION, noun. 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.

NEUTRALISATION, noun. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation).

NEUTRALISATION, noun. Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium".

NEUTRALISATION, noun. Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action.