neutralization

[ noo-truh-luh-zey-shuhn, nyoo- ]
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noun
  1. the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.

  2. the quality or condition of being neutralized.

  1. 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

1
First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation

Other words from neutralization

  • o·ver·neu·tral·i·za·tion, noun

Words Nearby neutralization

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How to use neutralization in a sentence

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

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

    International Law | George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
  • This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.

    Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner Bennett
  • It is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.

    Psychotherapy | James J. Walsh