neutralization

UK
/ˌnjuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/

Übersetzungen

neutralizationsubstantiv
neutralizations
Pl.
The neutralization of the chemical spill was successful.
Нейтрализация химического разлива прошла успешно.
neutralizationadjektiv
UK
/ˌnjuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "neutralization procedure"); generally uncomparable.

Definitionen

neutralizationsubstantiv
The process of making something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.
The neutralization of the acid was achieved by adding a base to the solution.
The act of rendering a military target or threat ineffective, often by destruction or disabling.
The air force carried out the neutralization of enemy radar installations to ensure safe passage for the bombers.
In chemistry, a reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and, usually, water.
Neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide yields sodium chloride and water.
In phonology, the loss of a contrast between two or more phonemes in a particular linguistic environment.
Final devoicing in German leads to the neutralization of the voicing contrast between /b/ and /p/.
In immunology, the process by which antibodies render pathogens or toxins harmless by binding to them.
Virus neutralization by specific antibodies prevents the infection of host cells.
neutralizationadjektiv
Relating to or intended for the act or process of neutralizing.
A neutralization procedure was outlined in the safety manual.