neutralization
gb/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/ us/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglês
semlegesítés, hatástalanítás, kiiktatás, neutralizáció
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
semlegesítés
B2
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [something]
The company’s PR campaign aimed at the neutralization of negative rumors.
A vállalat PR-kampánya a negatív pletykák hatásának semlegesítését célozta.
Careful editing helps with the neutralization of biased language in the report.
A gondos szerkesztés segít a jelentésben szereplő elfogult nyelvezet semlegesítésében.
The new evidence led to the neutralization of the prosecution’s central claim.
Exemplos para estudantes
The goal is the neutralization of risk.
A cél a kockázat semlegesítése.
Neutralization makes the problem smaller.
A semlegesítés csökkenti a probléma súlyát.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse neutralization (making ineffective) with neutrality (not taking sides).
Significado
cancelling an effect or influence
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
counteraction (Emphasizes acting against something.)
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offsetting (Often used for balancing an effect (e.g., costs, emissions).)
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cancellation (Highlights removing an effect entirely.)
Antônimos
amplification (Making an effect stronger instead of cancelling it.)
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intensification (Increasing the impact rather than reducing it.)
Temas
daily_life
|politics
|communication
|problem_solving
Definição
Neutralization is stopping something from having an effect.
The act or process of making something have no effect or influence, especially by counteracting it.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
kiiktatás
B2
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [target]
The plan called for the neutralization of the radar site before aircraft entered the area.
A terv a radarállomás kiiktatását írta elő, mielőtt a repülőgépek beléptek volna a térségbe.
Police reported the neutralization of the explosive device without injuries.
A rendőrség bejelentette, hogy a robbanószerkezetet sérülés nélkül hatástalanították.
The strike was intended to achieve the neutralization of enemy air defenses.
Exemplos para estudantes
The neutralization of the threat took minutes.
A fenyegetés hatástalanítása percekig tartott.
They planned the neutralization of the target.
Megtervezték a célpont kiiktatását.
Erro comum:
In news reports, neutralization may imply disabling rather than killing; the exact meaning depends on context.
Significado
rendering a target ineffective
Colocações
target neutralization
|enemy neutralization
|neutralization operation
|neutralization mission
|neutralization of air defenses
|neutralization of artillery
|rapid neutralization
|planned neutralization
|neutralization by fire
|neutralization effort
Sinônimos
disablement (Focuses on stopping function, not necessarily destroying.)
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elimination (Often implies removal of the threat, sometimes permanently.)
Antônimos
activation (Making something operational rather than ineffective.)
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reinforcement (Strengthening a force rather than reducing it.)
Temas
military
|security
|news
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
semlegesítés
B2
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [acid] with [base]
The lab demonstrated neutralization by mixing hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide.
A laborban a sósav és a nátrium-hidroxid összekeverésével mutatták be a semlegesítést.
Neutralization in wastewater treatment helps control pH before discharge.
A szennyvízkezelésben alkalmazott semlegesítés segít szabályozni a pH-t a kibocsátás előtt.
During titration, neutralization occurs as the base is added to the acid.
Exemplos para estudantes
Neutralization happens when acid meets base.
Semlegesítés akkor történik, amikor a sav bázissal találkozik.
We used a base for neutralization.
A semlegesítéshez bázist használtunk.
Erro comum:
Neutralization does not always mean the final solution has pH 7 (for example, strong acid + weak base may not be neutral).
Significado
acid–base reaction to form salts
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
acid-base reaction (Broader term; not all acid-base reactions fully neutralize.)
Antônimos
acidification (Making something more acidic rather than neutralizing it.)
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alkalization (Making something more basic rather than neutralizing it.)
Temas
science
|chemistry
|education
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
4
semlegesítés
C1
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [virus/toxin] by [antibodies]
The study measured neutralization of the virus in blood samples.
A vizsgálat a vírus semlegesítését mérte a vérmintákban.
Neutralization by antibodies can prevent the toxin from binding to cells.
Az antitestek általi semlegesítés megakadályozhatja, hogy a toxin a sejtekhez kötődjön.
Researchers compared neutralization levels after vaccination and after infection.
Exemplos para estudantes
Antibodies can cause neutralization of a virus.
Az antitestek képesek semlegesíteni egy vírust.
The test checks neutralization.
A teszt a semlegesítést vizsgálja.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse neutralization (blocking activity) with sterilization (killing/removing all microbes).
Significado
blocking a toxin or virus
Colocações
antibody neutralization
|viral neutralization
|neutralization of toxins
|neutralization of the virus
|neutralization by antibodies
|neutralization capacity
|neutralization activity
|neutralization potency
|neutralization response
|immune neutralization
Sinônimos
inactivation (General term for making an agent unable to function.)
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blocking (Emphasizes preventing entry or action rather than destroying.)
Antônimos
activation (Making a biological agent active rather than blocked.)
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sensitization (Increasing responsiveness rather than reducing effect.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|biology
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [contrast] in [context]
The paper discusses neutralization of voicing at the ends of words.
A tanulmány a zöngésség szóvégi neutralizációját tárgyalja.
In this dialect, neutralization makes the two vowels indistinguishable before /r/.
Ebben a nyelvjárásban a neutralizáció miatt a két magánhangzó /r/ előtt megkülönböztethetetlenné válik.
Students practiced identifying cases of neutralization in connected speech.
Erro comum:
Neutralization is about context-specific merging; it does not mean the sounds never contrast in the language.
Significado
loss of a sound contrast
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
merger (in context) (Informal description; neutralization stresses that the merger is limited to a specific environment.)
Antônimos
contrast (Maintaining distinct sounds rather than merging them.)
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differentiation (Becoming more distinct instead of identical.)
Temas
language
|education
|linguistics
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C2
BUSINESS
6
semlegesítés
C1
Padrão de uso:
neutralization of [exposure/risk]
The fund used derivatives for the neutralization of currency exposure.
Az alap derivatívákat használt a devizakitettség semlegesítésére.
Neutralization of interest-rate risk was a priority before the bond sale.
A kötvényeladás előtt prioritás volt a kamatkockázat semlegesítése.
Their strategy focuses on neutralization of sector bets to isolate stock selection.
Exemplos para estudantes
They used neutralization to reduce currency risk.
A devizakockázat csökkentésére semlegesítést alkalmaztak.
Neutralization can protect a portfolio.
A semlegesítés megvédheti a portfóliót.
Erro comum:
Neutralization reduces exposure to a specific factor; it does not necessarily remove all risk.
Significado
removing exposure to a risk factor
Colocações
currency neutralization
|risk neutralization
|neutralization of exposure
|neutralization of FX risk
|sector neutralization
|beta neutralization
|neutralization trade
|portfolio neutralization
|partial neutralization
|systematic neutralization
Sinônimos
hedging (Often uses an offsetting position; neutralization can be broader than a hedge.)
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risk offsetting (Highlights balancing one risk with another position.)
Antônimos
taking exposure (Choosing to be affected by a factor rather than neutralizing it.)
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leveraging (Increasing sensitivity to a factor instead of reducing it.)
Temas
business
|finance
|risk_management
Definição
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).
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
neutralization
AFI
GB/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
US/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
neut - ral - iz - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: neutralization
- Plural: neutralization, neutralizations
Família de palavras
Forms
neutralizations
noun
Core family
Related words
neutrally
adverb
neutralizer
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They used currency neutralization.
- Currency neutralization lowered risk.
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.
Exemplos
- 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).
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They did a neutralization test.
- The neutralization test was positive.