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1. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation, neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction
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

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

3. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation
action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
"the neutralization of Belgium"

4. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation, counteraction
action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

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