neutralization

[ noo-truh-luh-zey-shuhn, nyoo- ]

noun

1. the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
2. the quality or condition of being neutralized.
3. Linguistics. the loss of a distinctive feature of one of a pair of phonemes that are otherwise differentiated on the basis of that feature, as the loss of voice as a distinctive feature between the -t- and -d- of latter and ladder.

Other Words From

• over·neutral·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutralization¹

First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation

Example Sentences

Surprisingly, it was precisely these random modifications that were essential for the neutralization of Omicron variants.

From Science Daily

The publication was published under the title 'Dynamics and durability of HIV-1 neutralization are determined by viral replication' in the journal Nature Medicine.

From Science Daily

Jamey Mulligan, head of carbon neutralization science and strategy at Amazon said an “all hands on deck approach” was needed to scale up the technology.

From Reuters

In a statement, a spokesman said: "As of this time, it is not possible to say with certainty that the video does indeed document the neutralization of Abdul Rahman Hassan by IDF forces."

From BBC

It uses a process called neutralization to dilute the deadly agents so they can be safely disposed of.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abolition
• abrogation
• breakup
• cancellation
• deletion
• dissolution
• nullification
• repeal
• retraction
• reversal
• revocation