neutralization number
noun
variants: less commonly
neutralization value
Definition of neutralization number
: a number indicating the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance determined by finding the amount of alkali or acid required for neutralization; specifically : the weight in milligrams of potassium hydroxide required to neutralize the acid in one gram of an oil (as a hydrocarbon oil)
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