neutralisation

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A noun referring to the process of making something neutral, which can describe a chemical reaction between an acid and a base forming a salt and water, or the act of counteracting or nullifying an effect, threat, or influence.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa el proceso de llevar algo a un estado neutro, ya sea una reacción química entre un ácido y una base que produce sal y agua, o la acción de contrarrestar o eliminar un efecto, amenaza o influencia.

1. Chemical reaction B2 formal scientific

   A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact to form a salt, often involving the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to produce water.

   • The neutralisation of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide produces salt and water.
   • In the lab, we performed a neutralisation reaction to adjust the pH of the solution.
   • Neutralisation is a fundamental concept in acid-base chemistry.

   🇪🇸Neutralización química

2. Removal of a threat C1 formal

   The removal of a threat by killing or destroying it, often used as a euphemism in covert or military operations.

   • The operation involved the neutralisation of the enemy's command center.
   • The agent was tasked with the neutralisation of the target.
   • Neutralisation of the bomb was carried out by the bomb disposal unit.

   🇪🇸Neutralización

   Sinónimos: annihilationdestructioneliminationeradicationliquidationremovaltermination

3. Political neutrality C1 formal political

   Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war.

   • The treaty ensured the neutralisation of the region during the conflict.
   • The policy of neutralisation helped the country avoid involvement in the war.
   • Neutralisation of the border area was agreed upon by both nations.

   🇪🇸neutralización política

4. Nullification of effects B2 formal

   Action intended to nullify or counteract the effects of some previous action.

   • The neutralisation of the poison was achieved with an antidote.
   • The new law aimed at the neutralisation of the previous policy's negative impacts.
   • The team worked on the neutralisation of the virus's harmful effects.

   🇪🇸Neutralización de efectos

   Sinónimos: cancellationcounteractionnegationnullificationoffsetundoing

   Antónimos: amplificationenhancementintensificationreinforcementstrengthening

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