'neutralisation' definitions:
Definition of 'neutralisation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water [syn: neutralization, neutralisation, neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction]
noun
(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation) [syn: neutralization, neutralisation]
noun
Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium" [syn: neutralization, neutralisation]
noun
Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action [syn: neutralization, neutralisation, counteraction]
Definition of 'neutralisation'
From: GCIDE
- neutralisation \neutralisation\ n. Same as neutralization. [Chiefly Brit.] [WordNet 1.5]