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RELATED WORDS : neutralization fire neutralization reaction

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun neutralization has 4 senses

• neutralization(n = noun.act) neutralisation - 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 forms verb neutralize₅, verb neutralize₁

• neutralization(n = noun.process) neutralisation, neutralisation reaction, 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 neutralize₆

• neutralization(n = noun.act) neutralisation - (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

• neutralization(n = noun.act) counteraction, neutralisation - action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action; Array
is a kind of nullification, override
Derived forms verb neutralize₂, verb neutralize₃

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neutralization

Compensation

N compensation, equation, commutation, indemnification, compromise, neutralization, nullification, counteraction, reaction, measure for measure, retaliation, equalization, robbing Peter to pay Paul, set-off, offset, make-weight, casting-weight, counterpoise, ballast, indemnity, equivalent, quid pro quo, bribe, hush money, amends, counterbalance, counterclaim, cross-debt, cross- demand, compensating, compensatory, countervailing, in the opposite scale, equivalent, in return, in consideration, but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nathless, none the less, although, though, albeit, howbeit, mauger, at all events, at any rate, be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be, after all is said and done, taking one thing with another, light is mingled with the gloom, every dark cloud has a silver lining, primo avulso non deficit alter, saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas.

Counteraction

N counteraction, opposition, contrariety, antagonism, polarity, clashing, collision, interference, inhibition, resistance, renitency, friction, reaction, retroaction, counterblast, neutralization, vis inertiae, check, voluntary opposition &c, voluntary resistance, repression, opposites, action and reaction, yang and yin, yang-yin (contrariety), counteracting, antagonistic, conflicting, retroactive, renitent, reactionary, contrary, although, in spite of, against, for every action there is a reaction, equal in force and opposite in direction.

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