neutralisation
gb/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/ us/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
technical
B2
process
1
acid–base reaction to form salt
A reaction where an acid and a base cancel each other out.
用法パターン：
neutralisation of [acid/base] by [base/acid]
よくある間違い：
In everyday writing, many speakers use the US spelling “neutralization”; both spellings are correct depending on variety.
類義語
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.)
対義語
acidification (Makes something more acidic rather than neutral.)
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alkalinisation (Makes something more basic rather than neutral.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
chemistry
|science
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- We used a base for neutralisation of the acid.
- Neutralisation can make a solution less acidic.
名詞
formal
B2
process
2
making something neutral or balanced
The process of making something have no strong effect.
用法パターン：
neutralisation of [something]
よくある間違い：
Don’t confuse with “neutrality” (a state) or “neutral” (an adjective). “Neutralisation” is the process.
類義語
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).)
対義語
intensification (Makes an effect stronger rather than removing it.)
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aggravation (Makes a problem worse rather than counteracting it.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
general
|health
|society
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- This medicine helps with the neutralisation of stomach acid.
- The goal is neutralisation of unfair bias.
名詞
formal
C1
action
3
rendering a target ineffective
Making a threat unable to act.
用法パターン：
neutralisation of [target/threat]
よくある間違い：
In reports, “neutralisation” can be a euphemism; it may imply disabling, capturing, or killing depending on context.
類義語
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.)
対義語
activation (Enables or strengthens a capability instead of stopping it.)
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reinforcement (Makes a force or threat stronger rather than ineffective.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
military
|security
|politics
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The police focused on the neutralisation of the threat.
- The neutralisation plan stopped the attack.
名詞
technical
C1
process
4
loss of contrast between sounds
When two language sounds become the same in some situations.
用法パターン：
neutralisation of [contrast/distinction] in [context]
よくある間違い：
This is a technical linguistics meaning; in general English it usually means “making neutral” rather than “sound contrast loss.”
類義語
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.)
対義語
phonemic differentiation (Maintains or increases distinctions between sounds.)
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contrast enhancement (Makes differences more noticeable rather than neutralised.)
コロケーション
phonological neutralisation
|neutralisation of voicing
|neutralisation of vowel length
|contextual neutralisation
|neutralisation of contrast
|final neutralisation
|neutralisation pattern
|neutralisation environment
|neutralisation process
|systematic neutralisation
テーマ
linguistics
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- In some accents, neutralisation makes two sounds the same.
- The study looks at neutralisation in final position.
名詞
business
C1
process
5
offsetting a financial risk or exposure
Reducing risk by balancing it with another trade or action.
用法パターン：
neutralisation of [risk/exposure] through [instrument/action]
よくある間違い：
Often used interchangeably with “hedging,” but “neutralisation” emphasises bringing the net exposure close to zero.
類義語
hedging (Broader; may reduce risk without fully neutralising it.)
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risk offsetting (Plain description of balancing one exposure with another.)
対義語
leveraging (Increases exposure rather than neutralising it.)
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risk taking (Accepts or adds exposure rather than removing it.)
コロケーション
neutralisation of risk
|currency neutralisation
|exposure neutralisation
|portfolio neutralisation
|neutralisation strategy
|neutralisation trade
|rate neutralisation
|delta neutralisation
|neutralisation of volatility
|systematic neutralisation
テーマ
business
|finance
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They used a hedge for neutralisation of risk.
- Neutralisation can make a portfolio safer.
文法
辞書形
neutralisation
IPA
GB/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
US/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪsˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
neut - ral - isa - tion （4音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
活用形
Noun
- Base: neutralisation
- Plural: neutralisation, neutralisations
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.