| Definition of 'neutralization' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation
action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
"the neutralization of Belgium"
2. (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
3. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation
(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
4. (noun) neutralization, neutralisation, counteraction
action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
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| Definition of 'neutralization' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) neutralization
the act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized
2. (noun) neutralization
the act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4
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| Definition of 'neutralization' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. neutralization
In mine warfare, a mine is said to be neutralized when it has been rendered, by external means, incapable of firing on passage of a target, although it may remain dangerous to handle.
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