neutralization
the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
the quality or condition of being neutralized.
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.
Origin of neutralization
1Other words from neutralization
- o·ver·neu·tral·i·za·tion, noun
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How to use neutralization in a sentence
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.
Omicron is here. What are your treatment options if you get Covid-19? | Kelsey Piper | December 20, 2021 | 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.
Pfizer’s vaccine takes a “very large” hit from omicron—but boosters help | Antonio Regalado | December 8, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewDespite 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.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia Port | Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey | July 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe worst feature of the English procedure was its adoption of the so-called "neutralization" system.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan Sloane
Even on the lesser rivers this phenomenon of neutralization of water competition occurs.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. Ripley"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.
International Law | George Grafton Wilson and George Fox TuckerThis acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner BennettIt is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.
Psychotherapy | James J. Walsh
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