neutralization
noun
neu·tral·i·za·tion
ËŒnü-trÉ™-lÉ™-ˈzÄ-shÉ™n 
ˌnyü-
1
: an act or process of neutralizing
2
: the quality or state of being neutralized
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Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The state controlled all aspects of people’s public and private lives leading to the near complete neutralization of the individual.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The state controlled all aspects of people’s public and private lives leading to the near complete neutralization of the individual.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neutralization
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“Neutralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutralization. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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neutralization
noun
neu·tral·iza·tion
variants
also British neutralisation
1
: an act or process of neutralizing
2
: the quality or state of being neutralized
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