Dictionary Check: neutralization

"neutralization" is a valid word!

Scrabble 23 points
Words with Friends 27 points

Definition

noun

action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war

Example: "the neutralization of Belgium"
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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

noun

(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)

Synonyms:
noun

action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

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