neutralization
Neutralization is stopping something from having an effect.
The act or process of making something have no effect or influence, especially by counteracting it.
In military or police use, neutralization means stopping a target from being dangerous or working.
The act of making an enemy, weapon, or target unable to operate or pose a threat, especially by military or police action.
In chemistry, neutralization happens when an acid and a base react together.
A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to reduce acidity or alkalinity, typically producing water and a salt.
In biology, neutralization means stopping a virus or toxin from working, often using antibodies.
The process of preventing a toxin, virus, or other harmful agent from having an effect, especially by antibodies or other binding agents.
In linguistics, neutralization is when two different sounds become the same in a certain position.
In linguistics, the disappearance of a phonemic contrast in a particular context, so that two sounds that differ elsewhere are pronounced the same in that environment.
In finance, neutralization means changing a portfolio so a certain risk does not affect it.
The act of adjusting a position, portfolio, or strategy so that it is not affected by a particular market movement or risk factor (such as currency changes).
- 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.
- They used currency neutralization.
- Currency neutralization lowered risk.
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.
- They did a neutralization test.
- The neutralization test was positive.