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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.


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Other Words From

  • over·neutral·i·zation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of neutralization1

First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation
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Example Sentences

Research currently published only in preprints suggests that based on lab studies of antibody neutralization, 18 of the 19 different specific antibody formulations examined are less effective in fighting off omicron.

From Vox

“There is a very large drop in neutralization of Omicron,” Alex Sigal, a virologist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, said on Twitter, where he also posted a link to that group’s preliminary manuscript.

Despite this erosion of neutralization, the researchers concluded that fully vaccinated people probably still had “protective immunity” from either sublineage of the delta variant.

“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.

The worst feature of the English procedure was its adoption of the so-called "neutralization" system.

Even on the lesser rivers this phenomenon of neutralization of water competition occurs.

"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.

This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.

It is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.

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