neutralization
cancelling an effect or influence
Neutralization is stopping something from having an effect.
neutralization of [something]
- The company’s PR campaign aimed at the neutralization of negative rumors.
- Careful editing helps with the neutralization of biased language in the report.
- The new evidence led to the neutralization of the prosecution’s central claim.
- The goal is the neutralization of risk.
- Neutralization makes the problem smaller.
rendering a target ineffective
In military or police use, neutralization means stopping a target from being dangerous or working.
neutralization of [target]
- The plan called for the neutralization of the radar site before aircraft entered the area.
- Police reported the neutralization of the explosive device without injuries.
- The strike was intended to achieve the neutralization of enemy air defenses.
- The neutralization of the threat took minutes.
- They planned the neutralization of the target.
acid–base reaction to form salts
In chemistry, neutralization happens when an acid and a base react together.
neutralization of [acid] with [base]
- The lab demonstrated neutralization by mixing hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide.
- Neutralization in wastewater treatment helps control pH before discharge.
- During titration, neutralization occurs as the base is added to the acid.
- Neutralization happens when acid meets base.
- We used a base for neutralization.
blocking a toxin or virus
In biology, neutralization means stopping a virus or toxin from working, often using antibodies.
neutralization of [virus/toxin] by [antibodies]
- The study measured neutralization of the virus in blood samples.
- Neutralization by antibodies can prevent the toxin from binding to cells.
- Researchers compared neutralization levels after vaccination and after infection.
- Antibodies can cause neutralization of a virus.
- The test checks neutralization.
loss of a sound contrast
In linguistics, neutralization is when two different sounds become the same in a certain position.
neutralization of [contrast] in [context]
- The paper discusses neutralization of voicing at the ends of words.
- In this dialect, neutralization makes the two vowels indistinguishable before /r/.
- Students practiced identifying cases of neutralization in connected speech.
removing exposure to a risk factor
In finance, neutralization means changing a portfolio so a certain risk does not affect it.
neutralization of [exposure/risk]
- The fund used derivatives for the neutralization of currency exposure.
- Neutralization of interest-rate risk was a priority before the bond sale.
- Their strategy focuses on neutralization of sector bets to isolate stock selection.
- They used neutralization to reduce currency risk.
- Neutralization can protect a portfolio.
- Base: neutralization
- Plural: neutralization, neutralizations
acid neutralization capacity
1ability to neutralize acidity
Acid neutralization capacity means how much acid something can handle before it becomes too acidic.
- The report compared the acid neutralization capacity of different lakes.
- Antacids vary in acid neutralization capacity.
- Low acid neutralization capacity can make streams vulnerable to acid rain.
currency neutralization
1hedging away currency movements
Currency neutralization means protecting an investment from currency changes.
- The firm offered currency neutralization for overseas investors.
- Currency neutralization reduced the impact of a stronger dollar on returns.
- They reviewed the cost of currency neutralization before entering the market.
factor neutralization
1removing exposure to a market factor
Factor neutralization means making a portfolio not depend on a certain market factor.
- The team applied factor neutralization to reduce unintended momentum exposure.
- Factor neutralization helped separate stock-picking skill from market effects.
- They reported performance both before and after factor neutralization.
neutralization point
1point where acid and base balance
The neutralization point is when enough base has been added to react with the acid (or the opposite).
- The indicator changed color near the neutralization point.
- We recorded the volume of base needed to reach the neutralization point.
- The curve becomes steep as the solution approaches the neutralization point.
neutralization policy
1policy of making a state neutral
A neutralization policy is a plan for a country to stay neutral in conflicts.
- Some leaders argued for a neutralization policy to reduce regional tensions.
- The treaty supported a neutralization policy by limiting foreign bases.
- Critics said the neutralization policy was unrealistic given the security situation.
neutralization test
1lab test for neutralizing antibodies
A neutralization test checks if antibodies can block a virus or toxin.
- The clinic sent the sample for a neutralization test to confirm protective immunity.
- Researchers used a neutralization test for the new variant.
- Neutralization tests can take longer than rapid antibody screens.