Neutralization

Neu`tral`i`za´tion

n.	1.	The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.
	2.	(Chem.) The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.

Noun	1.	neutralization - 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 Synonyms: neutralisation, neutralisation reaction, neutralization reaction
	2.	neutralization - action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium" Synonyms: neutralisation
	3.	neutralization - (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation) Synonyms: neutralisation
	4.	neutralization - action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action Synonyms: counteraction, neutralisation