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neutralization

UK
/ˌnjuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

neutralizationnoun
neutralizations
pl
neutralisationEn chimie.
Neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide yields sodium chloride and water.
La neutralisation de l’acide chlorhydrique par l’hydroxyde de sodium produit du chlorure de sodium et de l’eau.
The neutralization of the acid was achieved by adding a base to the solution.
La neutralisation de l’acide a été obtenue en ajoutant une base à la solution.
neutralisationDans le domaine militaire.
The air force carried out the neutralization of enemy radar installations to ensure safe passage for the bombers.
L’armée de l’air a procédé à la neutralisation des installations radar ennemies pour assurer le passage sûr des bombardiers.
neutralisationEn phonologie.
Final devoicing in German leads to the neutralization of the voicing contrast between /b/ and /p/.
L’ensourdissement final en allemand entraîne la neutralisation de l’opposition de voisement entre /b/ et /p/.
neutralisationEn immunologie.
Virus neutralization by specific antibodies prevents the infection of host cells.
La neutralisation des virus par des anticorps spécifiques empêche l’infection des cellules hôtes.
Synonyms
reduction
counteraction
dissolution
elimination
neutralizing
neutralizationadjective
UK
/ˌnjuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "neutralization procedure"); generally uncomparable.
de neutralisationEmploi technique, en apposition après le nom.
A neutralization procedure was outlined in the safety manual.
Une procédure de neutralisation a été décrite dans le manuel de sécurité.

Definitions

neutralizationnoun
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.
neutralizationadjective
Relating to or intended for the act or process of neutralizing.
A neutralization procedure was outlined in the safety manual.
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