neutralisation

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 113542275)
    is a type of: chemical reaction, reaction - (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
    same as: neutralisation reaction, neutralization, neutralization reaction
  2. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation) (synset 100235542)
    domain usage: euphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
    is a type of: destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
    same as: neutralization
  3. Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war (synset 100235290)
    "the neutralization of Belgium"
    is a type of: nullification, override - the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
    same as: neutralization
  4. Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action (synset 100234253)
    is a type of: nullification, override - the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
    same as: counteraction, neutralization

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