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neutralization

[ noo-truh-luh-zey-shuhn, nyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
the quality or condition of being neutralized.
Linguistics. the loss of a distinctive feature of one of a pair of phonemes that are otherwise differentiated on the basis of that feature, as the loss of voice as a distinctive feature between the -t- and -d- of latter and ladder.

First recorded in 1800–10; neutralize + -ation

“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.

The worst feature of the English procedure was its adoption of the so-called "neutralization" system.

Even on the lesser rivers this phenomenon of neutralization of water competition occurs.

"Political Annuals," since 1887 rich in discussion of neutralization.

This acts as a feeble alkali, and commences the neutralization.

It is most important then to bring about the neutralization of these unfavorable suggestions.

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