neutralisation
gb/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/ us/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
technical
B2
process
1
acid–base reaction to form salt
A reaction where an acid and a base cancel each other out.
Patrón de uso:
neutralisation of [acid/base] by [base/acid]
Error frecuente:
In everyday writing, many speakers use the US spelling “neutralization”; both spellings are correct depending on variety.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
acidification (Makes something more acidic rather than neutral.)
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alkalinisation (Makes something more basic rather than neutral.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
chemistry
|science
|education
Ejemplos
- The lab carried out neutralisation by slowly adding sodium hydroxide to the acid.
- In a titration, the neutralisation point is reached when the acid has been fully neutralised.
- Neutralisation of the spill helped make the waste safe to handle.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We used a base for neutralisation of the acid.
- Neutralisation can make a solution less acidic.
Sustantivo
formal
B2
process
2
making something neutral or balanced
The process of making something have no strong effect.
Patrón de uso:
neutralisation of [something]
Error frecuente:
Don’t confuse with “neutrality” (a state) or “neutral” (an adjective). “Neutralisation” is the process.
Sinónimos
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).)
Antónimos
intensification (Makes an effect stronger rather than removing it.)
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aggravation (Makes a problem worse rather than counteracting it.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
general
|health
|society
Ejemplos
- The new policy aims at the neutralisation of political bias in the hiring process.
- Activated charcoal is used for the neutralisation of certain toxins in the gut.
- They discussed the neutralisation of negative comments by responding calmly and factually.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This medicine helps with the neutralisation of stomach acid.
- The goal is neutralisation of unfair bias.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
action
3
rendering a target ineffective
Making a threat unable to act.
Patrón de uso:
neutralisation of [target/threat]
Error frecuente:
In reports, “neutralisation” can be a euphemism; it may imply disabling, capturing, or killing depending on context.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
activation (Enables or strengthens a capability instead of stopping it.)
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reinforcement (Makes a force or threat stronger rather than ineffective.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
military
|security
|politics
Ejemplos
- The commander ordered the neutralisation of the gun positions before the convoy moved in.
- The report claimed the neutralisation of the threat with no civilian casualties.
- Their priority was the neutralisation of the device by the bomb squad.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The police focused on the neutralisation of the threat.
- The neutralisation plan stopped the attack.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
process
4
loss of contrast between sounds
When two language sounds become the same in some situations.
Patrón de uso:
neutralisation of [contrast/distinction] in [context]
Error frecuente:
This is a technical linguistics meaning; in general English it usually means “making neutral” rather than “sound contrast loss.”
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
phonemic differentiation (Maintains or increases distinctions between sounds.)
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contrast enhancement (Makes differences more noticeable rather than neutralised.)
Colocaciones
phonological neutralisation
|neutralisation of voicing
|neutralisation of vowel length
|contextual neutralisation
|neutralisation of contrast
|final neutralisation
|neutralisation pattern
|neutralisation environment
|neutralisation process
|systematic neutralisation
Temas
linguistics
|education
Ejemplos
- The paper describes neutralisation of voicing in word-final position.
- In this dialect, neutralisation makes two vowel contrasts disappear before /r/.
- They analysed how neutralisation affects listeners’ perception of minimal pairs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In some accents, neutralisation makes two sounds the same.
- The study looks at neutralisation in final position.
Sustantivo
business
C1
process
5
offsetting a financial risk or exposure
Reducing risk by balancing it with another trade or action.
Patrón de uso:
neutralisation of [risk/exposure] through [instrument/action]
Error frecuente:
Often used interchangeably with “hedging,” but “neutralisation” emphasises bringing the net exposure close to zero.
Sinónimos
hedging (Broader; may reduce risk without fully neutralising it.)
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risk offsetting (Plain description of balancing one exposure with another.)
Antónimos
leveraging (Increases exposure rather than neutralising it.)
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risk taking (Accepts or adds exposure rather than removing it.)
Colocaciones
neutralisation of risk
|currency neutralisation
|exposure neutralisation
|portfolio neutralisation
|neutralisation strategy
|neutralisation trade
|rate neutralisation
|delta neutralisation
|neutralisation of volatility
|systematic neutralisation
Temas
business
|finance
Ejemplos
- The fund used futures for the neutralisation of currency exposure.
- They discussed neutralisation of interest-rate risk through swaps.
- Neutralisation can reduce volatility, but it may also limit upside gains.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They used a hedge for neutralisation of risk.
- Neutralisation can make a portfolio safer.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
neutralisation
AFI
GB/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
US/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
neut - ral - isa - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: neutralisation
- Plural: neutralisation, neutralisations
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
neutralisation point
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
technical
point where acid is neutralised
The moment when the solution becomes neutral in a titration.
Ejemplos
- 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.
neutralisation test
1/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
test measuring antibody blocking ability
A lab test to see if antibodies can stop a virus.
Ejemplos
- 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.