neutralization

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​za·​tion ˌnü-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌnyü-

1

: an act or process of neutralizing

2

: the quality or state of being neutralized

Examples of neutralization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Engineers also need to understand that environmental responsibility is just as important as neutralization. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025

The state controlled all aspects of people’s public and private lives leading to the near complete neutralization of the individual. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025

In July, the company established a worldwide distribution deal to scale Sanitized AG’s odor neutralization and antimicrobial technologies. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025

But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives. —Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for neutralization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

neutralization

noun

neu·​tral·​iza·​tion

variants also British neutralisation

ˌn(y)ü-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: an act or process of neutralizing

2

: the quality or state of being neutralized