NEUTRALISATION
\njˌuːtɹəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən], \njˌuːtɹəlaɪzˈeɪʃən], \n_j_ˌuː_t_ɹ_ə_l_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
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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
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(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
By Princeton University
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action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.