1. the act or process of making something neutral or ineffective
2. in chemistry, a reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water
Usage: technical
3. the removal or reduction of a threat, danger, or opposing force

Examples

• The neutralization of the acid required careful addition of the base.
• The government's policy aimed at the neutralization of political opposition.
• Antibodies work through the neutralization of harmful pathogens.
• The neutralization of the bomb prevented a disaster.
• Salt is produced during the neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide.
• The treaty called for the neutralization of the disputed territory.
• Sunscreen provides neutralization of harmful UV rays.