neutralisation

Noun neutralisation has 4 senses

• neutralisation(n = noun.process) neutralisation reaction, neutralization, neutralization 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; Array
is a kind of chemical reaction, reaction
Derived form verb neutralise₄

• neutralisation(n = noun.act) neutralization - (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation); Array
is a kind of destruction, devastation

• neutralisation(n = noun.act) neutralization - action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"
is a kind of nullification, override
Derived form verb neutralise₂

• neutralisation(n = noun.act) counteraction, neutralization - action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action; Array
is a kind of nullification, override
Derived form verb neutralise₃