neutralisation
gb/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/ us/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
B2
Αγγλικά
semlegesítés, hatástalanítás, kiiktatás, neutralizáció, semlegesülés, kockázatsemlegesítés
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
1
semlegesítés
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
neutralisation of [acid/base] by [base/acid]
The lab carried out neutralisation by slowly adding sodium hydroxide to the acid.
A laboratóriumban úgy végezték el a semlegesítést, hogy lassan nátrium-hidroxidot adtak a savhoz.
In a titration, the neutralisation point is reached when the acid has been fully neutralised.
A titrálás során akkor érik el a semlegesítési pontot, amikor a sav teljesen semlegesítődött.
Neutralisation of the spill helped make the waste safe to handle.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We used a base for neutralisation of the acid.
A sav semlegesítéséhez bázist használtunk.
Neutralisation can make a solution less acidic.
A semlegesítés kevésbé savassá tehet egy oldatot.
Συχνό λάθος:
In everyday writing, many speakers use the US spelling “neutralization”; both spellings are correct depending on variety.
Σημασία
acid–base reaction to form salt
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
neutralisation reaction
|neutralisation process
|neutralisation of an acid
|neutralisation of a base
|complete neutralisation
|partial neutralisation
|neutralisation tank
|neutralisation step
|heat of neutralisation
|neutralisation curve
Συνώνυμα
acid-base reaction (Broader term; not all acid-base reactions are complete neutralisations.)
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deacidification (Focuses specifically on removing acidity, not balancing both sides.)
Αντώνυμα
acidification (Makes something more acidic rather than neutral.)
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alkalinisation (Makes something more basic rather than neutral.)
Θέματα
chemistry
|science
|education
Ορισμός
A reaction where an acid and a base cancel each other out.
A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to cancel each other’s acidity and basicity, typically forming salt and water.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
FORMAL
2
semlegesítés
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
neutralisation of [something]
The new policy aims at the neutralisation of political bias in the hiring process.
Az új szabályzat a politikai elfogultság semlegesítését célozza a kiválasztási folyamatban.
Activated charcoal is used for the neutralisation of certain toxins in the gut.
Az aktív szenet a bélrendszerben lévő egyes méreganyagok semlegesítésére használják.
They discussed the neutralisation of negative comments by responding calmly and factually.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
This medicine helps with the neutralisation of stomach acid.
Ez a gyógyszer segít a gyomorsav semlegesítésében.
The goal is neutralisation of unfair bias.
A cél az igazságtalan elfogultság semlegesítése.
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse with “neutrality” (a state) or “neutral” (an adjective). “Neutralisation” is the process.
Σημασία
making something neutral or balanced
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
neutralisation of odours
|neutralisation of toxins
|neutralisation of acidity
|neutralisation of charges
|neutralisation of bias
|neutralisation of criticism
|neutralisation of differences
|neutralisation strategy
|neutralisation effect
|neutralisation process
Συνώνυμα
counteraction (Emphasises acting against an effect, not necessarily making it fully neutral.)
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cancellation (Often implies complete removal, especially of effects or differences.)
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offsetting (Common when balancing one effect with another (often in business/finance).)
Αντώνυμα
intensification (Makes an effect stronger rather than removing it.)
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aggravation (Makes a problem worse rather than counteracting it.)
Θέματα
general
|health
|society
Ορισμός
The process of making something have no strong effect.
The act or process of making something neutral by removing or counteracting its effect, influence, or bias.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
FORMAL
3
kiiktatás
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
neutralisation of [target/threat]
The commander ordered the neutralisation of the gun positions before the convoy moved in.
A parancsnok elrendelte a lőállások hatástalanítását, mielőtt a konvoj előrenyomult.
The report claimed the neutralisation of the threat with no civilian casualties.
A jelentés szerint a fenyegetést civil áldozatok nélkül sikerült hatástalanítani.
Their priority was the neutralisation of the device by the bomb squad.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The police focused on the neutralisation of the threat.
A rendőrség a fenyegetés hatástalanítására összpontosított.
The neutralisation plan stopped the attack.
A hatástalanítási terv megakadályozta a támadást.
Συχνό λάθος:
In reports, “neutralisation” can be a euphemism; it may imply disabling, capturing, or killing depending on context.
Σημασία
rendering a target ineffective
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
neutralisation of a threat
|target neutralisation
|neutralisation operation
|neutralisation mission
|threat neutralisation
|neutralisation of enemy positions
|rapid neutralisation
|successful neutralisation
|neutralisation team
|neutralisation of explosives
Συνώνυμα
disabling (Focuses on stopping ability rather than the broader military objective.)
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elimination (Stronger; often implies permanent removal or killing.)
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suppression (Often temporary; reduces effectiveness without fully neutralising.)
Αντώνυμα
activation (Enables or strengthens a capability instead of stopping it.)
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reinforcement (Makes a force or threat stronger rather than ineffective.)
Θέματα
military
|security
|politics
Ορισμός
Making a threat unable to act.
The act of making an enemy, threat, or target unable to act effectively, especially in military, policing, or security contexts.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
TECHNICAL
4
semlegesülés
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
neutralisation of [contrast/distinction] in [context]
The paper describes neutralisation of voicing in word-final position.
A tanulmány a zöngésség neutralizációját írja le szóvégi helyzetben.
In this dialect, neutralisation makes two vowel contrasts disappear before /r/.
Ebben a nyelvjárásban a neutralizáció miatt két magánhangzó-ellentét eltűnik /r/ előtt.
They analysed how neutralisation affects listeners’ perception of minimal pairs.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
In some accents, neutralisation makes two sounds the same.
Néhány akcentusban a neutralizáció miatt két hang egyformává válik.
The study looks at neutralisation in final position.
A kutatás a szóvégi helyzetben fellépő neutralizációt vizsgálja.
Συχνό λάθος:
This is a technical linguistics meaning; in general English it usually means “making neutral” rather than “sound contrast loss.”
Σημασία
loss of contrast between sounds
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
phonological neutralisation
|neutralisation of voicing
|neutralisation of vowel length
|contextual neutralisation
|neutralisation of contrast
|final neutralisation
|neutralisation pattern
|neutralisation environment
|neutralisation process
|systematic neutralisation
Συνώνυμα
merger (Often suggests a broader historical change, not just context-specific loss of contrast.)
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collapse of contrast (Plain-language description used in linguistics.)
Αντώνυμα
phonemic differentiation (Maintains or increases distinctions between sounds.)
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contrast enhancement (Makes differences more noticeable rather than neutralised.)
Θέματα
linguistics
|education
Ορισμός
When two language sounds become the same in some situations.
In linguistics, the disappearance of a phonemic or grammatical contrast in a particular context, so two forms become indistinguishable there.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
BUSINESS
5
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
neutralisation of [risk/exposure] through [instrument/action]
The fund used futures for the neutralisation of currency exposure.
Az alap határidős ügyleteket használt a devizakitettség semlegesítésére.
They discussed neutralisation of interest-rate risk through swaps.
Megvitatták a kamatkockázat swapügyletekkel történő semlegesítését.
Neutralisation can reduce volatility, but it may also limit upside gains.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They used a hedge for neutralisation of risk.
A kockázat semlegesítésére fedezeti ügyletet használtak.
Neutralisation can make a portfolio safer.
A kockázatsemlegesítés biztonságosabbá teheti a portfóliót.
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used interchangeably with “hedging,” but “neutralisation” emphasises bringing the net exposure close to zero.
Σημασία
offsetting a financial risk or exposure
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
neutralisation of risk
|currency neutralisation
|exposure neutralisation
|portfolio neutralisation
|neutralisation strategy
|neutralisation trade
|rate neutralisation
|delta neutralisation
|neutralisation of volatility
|systematic neutralisation
Συνώνυμα
hedging (Broader; may reduce risk without fully neutralising it.)
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risk offsetting (Plain description of balancing one exposure with another.)
Αντώνυμα
leveraging (Increases exposure rather than neutralising it.)
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risk taking (Accepts or adds exposure rather than removing it.)
Θέματα
business
|finance
Ορισμός
Reducing risk by balancing it with another trade or action.
The reduction or removal of a financial exposure by taking an offsetting position or action, so the overall risk becomes close to neutral.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
neutralisation
IPA
GB/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
US/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
neut - ral - isa - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: neutralisation
- Plural: neutralisation, neutralisations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
neutralisations
noun
Core family
neutral
adjective B1
neutralise
verb B2
Related words
neutrality
noun B2
neutrally
adverb
Advanced or less common
neutralize
verb B2
neutralization
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
neutralisation of a threat
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən əv ə θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
formal
making a threat unable to act
Stopping a threat so it cannot harm anyone.
Παραδείγματα
- The briefing focused on the neutralisation of a threat near the airport.
- Officials praised the swift neutralisation of a threat to public safety.
- The unit trained for rapid neutralisation of a threat in crowded areas.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The team planned the neutralisation of a threat.
- They reported neutralisation of a threat.
neutralisation point
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
technical
point where acid is neutralised
The moment when the solution becomes neutral in a titration.
Παραδείγματα
- Add the alkali drop by drop until you reach the neutralisation point.
- The indicator changed colour close to the neutralisation point.
- They recorded the pH at the neutralisation point for each trial.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We stopped when we reached the neutralisation point.
- The colour change showed the neutralisation point.
neutralisation test
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
test measuring antibody blocking ability
A lab test to see if antibodies can stop a virus.
Παραδείγματα
- The lab confirmed immunity using a neutralisation test.
- They performed a neutralisation test on blood samples collected after vaccination.
- Neutralisation tests can be more time-consuming than rapid antigen tests.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The lab did a neutralisation test.
- A neutralisation test checks if antibodies work.