neutralization

Definitions

The process of making something chemically neutral or counteracting its effect.

The act of rendering something ineffective or harmless, often in a military or political context.

The state of being impartial or uninvolved in a conflict or dispute.

Examples

The chemist carefully monitored the neutralization of the acid with a base.

The diplomat worked toward the neutralization of the conflict between the two nations.

Synonyms

counteraction nullification cancellation offsetting invalidation negation balancing

Antonyms

activation intensification potentiation stimulation aggravation amplification encouragement