英語

neutralization

gb/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/ us/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 formal C1 process
1

cancelling an effect or influence

Neutralization is stopping something from having an effect.

用法パターン: neutralization of [something]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse neutralization (making ineffective) with neutrality (not taking sides).
類義語
counteraction (Emphasizes acting against something.) | offsetting (Often used for balancing an effect (e.g., costs, emissions).) | cancellation (Highlights removing an effect entirely.)
対義語
amplification (Making an effect stronger instead of cancelling it.) | intensification (Increasing the impact rather than reducing it.)
コロケーション
neutralization of bias |neutralization of criticism |neutralization of risk |neutralization of threats |neutralization of the impact |neutralization strategy |effective neutralization |complete neutralization |attempted neutralization |rapid neutralization
テーマ
daily_life |politics |communication |problem_solving
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The goal is the neutralization of risk.
  • Neutralization makes the problem smaller.
名詞 formal C1 process
2

rendering a target ineffective

In military or police use, neutralization means stopping a target from being dangerous or working.

用法パターン: neutralization of [target]
よくある間違い:
In news reports, neutralization may imply disabling rather than killing; the exact meaning depends on context.
類義語
disablement (Focuses on stopping function, not necessarily destroying.) | elimination (Often implies removal of the threat, sometimes permanently.)
対義語
activation (Making something operational rather than ineffective.) | reinforcement (Strengthening a force rather than reducing it.)
コロケーション
target neutralization |enemy neutralization |neutralization operation |neutralization mission |neutralization of air defenses |neutralization of artillery |rapid neutralization |planned neutralization |neutralization by fire |neutralization effort
テーマ
military |security |news
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The neutralization of the threat took minutes.
  • They planned the neutralization of the target.
名詞 technical C2 process
3

acid–base reaction to form salts

In chemistry, neutralization happens when an acid and a base react together.

用法パターン: neutralization of [acid] with [base]
よくある間違い:
Neutralization does not always mean the final solution has pH 7 (for example, strong acid + weak base may not be neutral).
類義語
acid-base reaction (Broader term; not all acid-base reactions fully neutralize.)
対義語
acidification (Making something more acidic rather than neutralizing it.) | alkalization (Making something more basic rather than neutralizing it.)
コロケーション
neutralization reaction |acid-base neutralization |neutralization process |neutralization of an acid |neutralization of a base |neutralization step |neutralization tank |neutralization curve |heat of neutralization |complete neutralization
テーマ
science |chemistry |education
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • Neutralization happens when acid meets base.
  • We used a base for neutralization.
名詞 technical C2 process
4

blocking a toxin or virus

In biology, neutralization means stopping a virus or toxin from working, often using antibodies.

用法パターン: neutralization of [virus/toxin] by [antibodies]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse neutralization (blocking activity) with sterilization (killing/removing all microbes).
類義語
inactivation (General term for making an agent unable to function.) | blocking (Emphasizes preventing entry or action rather than destroying.)
対義語
activation (Making a biological agent active rather than blocked.) | sensitization (Increasing responsiveness rather than reducing effect.)
コロケーション
antibody neutralization |viral neutralization |neutralization of toxins |neutralization of the virus |neutralization by antibodies |neutralization capacity |neutralization activity |neutralization potency |neutralization response |immune neutralization
テーマ
health |medicine |biology
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • Antibodies can cause neutralization of a virus.
  • The test checks neutralization.
名詞 technical C2 process
5

loss of a sound contrast

In linguistics, neutralization is when two different sounds become the same in a certain position.

用法パターン: neutralization of [contrast] in [context]
よくある間違い:
Neutralization is about context-specific merging; it does not mean the sounds never contrast in the language.
類義語
merger (in context) (Informal description; neutralization stresses that the merger is limited to a specific environment.)
対義語
contrast (Maintaining distinct sounds rather than merging them.) | differentiation (Becoming more distinct instead of identical.)
コロケーション
phonological neutralization |neutralization of voicing |neutralization of a contrast |contextual neutralization |final neutralization |neutralization in word-final position |neutralization rule |neutralization pattern |neutralization effect |neutralization environment
テーマ
language |education |linguistics
例文
  • 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.
名詞 business C2 process
6

removing exposure to a risk factor

In finance, neutralization means changing a portfolio so a certain risk does not affect it.

用法パターン: neutralization of [exposure/risk]
よくある間違い:
Neutralization reduces exposure to a specific factor; it does not necessarily remove all risk.
類義語
hedging (Often uses an offsetting position; neutralization can be broader than a hedge.) | risk offsetting (Highlights balancing one risk with another position.)
対義語
taking exposure (Choosing to be affected by a factor rather than neutralizing it.) | leveraging (Increasing sensitivity to a factor instead of reducing it.)
コロケーション
currency neutralization |risk neutralization |neutralization of exposure |neutralization of FX risk |sector neutralization |beta neutralization |neutralization trade |portfolio neutralization |partial neutralization |systematic neutralization
テーマ
business |finance |risk_management
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • They used neutralization to reduce currency risk.
  • Neutralization can protect a portfolio.
文法
辞書形
neutralization
IPA
GB/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
US/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
neut - ral - iz - a - tion (5音節)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: neutralization
  • Plural: neutralization, neutralizations
関連語
Forms
neutralizations noun
Core family
neutral adjective B1 neutralize verb B2 neutrality noun B2
Related words
neutrally adverb neutralizer noun
Negative and opposite forms
biased adjective B2 partial adjective B1
表現

acid neutralization capacity

1
/ˈæsɪd nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən kəpˈæsɪti/
fixed phrase technical

ability to neutralize acidity

Acid neutralization capacity means how much acid something can handle before it becomes too acidic.

例文
  • 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

1
/kˈɚənsi nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase business

hedging away currency movements

Currency neutralization means protecting an investment from currency changes.

例文
  • 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

1
/fˈæktɚ nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase business

removing exposure to a market factor

Factor neutralization means making a portfolio not depend on a certain market factor.

例文
  • 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

1
/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase technical

point where acid and base balance

The neutralization point is when enough base has been added to react with the acid (or the opposite).

例文
  • 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

1
/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase formal

policy of making a state neutral

A neutralization policy is a plan for a country to stay neutral in conflicts.

例文
  • 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

1
/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən tˈɛst/
fixed phrase technical

lab test for neutralizing antibodies

A neutralization test checks if antibodies can block a virus or toxin.

例文
  • 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.

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