neutralization

noun

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as in nullification

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Recent Examples of neutralization The two antibodies also worked additively, producing stronger neutralization together than either antibody achieved alone. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The team admits that in a future closed-loop device, this would require a neutralization step—a reaction that eliminates the acidity after the heat is released. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 16 Feb. 2026 Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for neutralization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralization
  1. nullification
  2. invalidation
  3. annulment
  4. revocation
  5. abolition
  6. cancellation
Noun
  • Jury nullification occurs when a jury finds a defendant not guilty, even if the prosecution has proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of nullification
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  • Write down your entry rationale, invalidation level and position size every time, and be able to justify your decisions.
    — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The most common reason for signature invalidation was that the person signing was not registered to vote.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of invalidation
Noun
  • Both could have been considered lapsed Catholics, disillusioned with the church’s position on homosexuality and its insistence that divorcees get an annulment before remarriage.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman Carmen Electra married NBA star and actor Dennis Rodman in Vegas in 1998, and only nine days later, Rodman requested an annulment.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of annulment
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  • Sensitive workloads must never be used for background model training or vendor analytics, with real-time audit logs and instant access revocation built in by default.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Last week, a judge denied Singh’s request for alteration or revocation of bail.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of revocation
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  • Only his vote can hasten the abolition of slavery who asserts his own freedom by his vote.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The financial settlement that accompanied Britain’s abolition of slavery in 1834 makes the injustice particularly stark.
    — Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of abolition
Noun
  • While flight delays, cancellations and baggage issues contribute to disruptive behaviour, by far the biggest factor is alcohol.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • American Airlines has no award flight change or cancellation fees.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Neutralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralization. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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