Anh

neutralization

gb/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/ us/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
C1 Anh
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Danh từ formal C1 process
1

cancelling an effect or influence

Neutralization is stopping something from having an effect.

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse neutralization (making ineffective) with neutrality (not taking sides).
Từ đồng nghĩa
counteraction (Emphasizes acting against something.) | offsetting (Often used for balancing an effect (e.g., costs, emissions).) | cancellation (Highlights removing an effect entirely.)
Từ trái nghĩa
amplification (Making an effect stronger instead of cancelling it.) | intensification (Increasing the impact rather than reducing it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
daily_life |politics |communication |problem_solving
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The goal is the neutralization of risk.
  • Neutralization makes the problem smaller.
Danh từ formal C1 process
2

rendering a target ineffective

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

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [target]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In news reports, neutralization may imply disabling rather than killing; the exact meaning depends on context.
Từ đồng nghĩa
disablement (Focuses on stopping function, not necessarily destroying.) | elimination (Often implies removal of the threat, sometimes permanently.)
Từ trái nghĩa
activation (Making something operational rather than ineffective.) | reinforcement (Strengthening a force rather than reducing it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
target neutralization |enemy neutralization |neutralization operation |neutralization mission |neutralization of air defenses |neutralization of artillery |rapid neutralization |planned neutralization |neutralization by fire |neutralization effort
Chủ đề
military |security |news
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The neutralization of the threat took minutes.
  • They planned the neutralization of the target.
Danh từ technical C2 process
3

acid–base reaction to form salts

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

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [acid] with [base]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Neutralization does not always mean the final solution has pH 7 (for example, strong acid + weak base may not be neutral).
Từ đồng nghĩa
acid-base reaction (Broader term; not all acid-base reactions fully neutralize.)
Từ trái nghĩa
acidification (Making something more acidic rather than neutralizing it.) | alkalization (Making something more basic rather than neutralizing it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
science |chemistry |education
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Neutralization happens when acid meets base.
  • We used a base for neutralization.
Danh từ technical C2 process
4

blocking a toxin or virus

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

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [virus/toxin] by [antibodies]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse neutralization (blocking activity) with sterilization (killing/removing all microbes).
Từ đồng nghĩa
inactivation (General term for making an agent unable to function.) | blocking (Emphasizes preventing entry or action rather than destroying.)
Từ trái nghĩa
activation (Making a biological agent active rather than blocked.) | sensitization (Increasing responsiveness rather than reducing effect.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
antibody neutralization |viral neutralization |neutralization of toxins |neutralization of the virus |neutralization by antibodies |neutralization capacity |neutralization activity |neutralization potency |neutralization response |immune neutralization
Chủ đề
health |medicine |biology
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Antibodies can cause neutralization of a virus.
  • The test checks neutralization.
Danh từ technical C2 process
5

loss of a sound contrast

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

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [contrast] in [context]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Neutralization is about context-specific merging; it does not mean the sounds never contrast in the language.
Từ đồng nghĩa
merger (in context) (Informal description; neutralization stresses that the merger is limited to a specific environment.)
Từ trái nghĩa
contrast (Maintaining distinct sounds rather than merging them.) | differentiation (Becoming more distinct instead of identical.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
language |education |linguistics
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Danh từ 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.

Mẫu sử dụng: neutralization of [exposure/risk]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Neutralization reduces exposure to a specific factor; it does not necessarily remove all risk.
Từ đồng nghĩa
hedging (Often uses an offsetting position; neutralization can be broader than a hedge.) | risk offsetting (Highlights balancing one risk with another position.)
Từ trái nghĩa
taking exposure (Choosing to be affected by a factor rather than neutralizing it.) | leveraging (Increasing sensitivity to a factor instead of reducing it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
currency neutralization |risk neutralization |neutralization of exposure |neutralization of FX risk |sector neutralization |beta neutralization |neutralization trade |portfolio neutralization |partial neutralization |systematic neutralization
Chủ đề
business |finance |risk_management
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • They used neutralization to reduce currency risk.
  • Neutralization can protect a portfolio.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
neutralization
IPA
GB/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
US/nˌutɹələzˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
neut - ral - iz - a - tion (5 âm tiết)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: neutralization
  • Plural: neutralization, neutralizations
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt

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.

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • 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).

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • 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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