neutralization

n. act of making neutral; process of neutralizing; making ineffective (also neutralisation)

Neutralization is a chemical reaction, also called a water forming reaction, in which an acid and a base or alkali (soluble base) react and produce a salt and water(H2O). In other words, it can be said that neutralization is the combination of hydrogen ions H+ and hydroxide ions OH− (or oxide ions O2−) to form water molecule H2O. In the process, a salt is formed. In the process of neutralization a proton (usually hydrogen) is transferred. An acid is a proton donor, while a base is a proton receiver. H2O can act as either an acid or a base, depending on whether it comes in contact with an acid or a base (it takes the opposite form) Neutralization is generally exothermic, meaning it produces heat. One example of an endothermic neutralization is that of baking soda and vinegar (or other weak acids)
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Neu·tral·i·za·tion n. 1. A reaction between an acid and a base that yields a salt and water. 2. The rendering ineffective of an action or substance, [more]Neutralization - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
(synonym) neutralisation, neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction
(hypernym) chemical reaction, reaction
(derivation) neutralize, neutralise
2. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"
(synonym) neutralisation
(hypernym) nullification, override
(derivation) neutralize
3. (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
(synonym) neutralisation
(hypernym) destruction, devastation
(classification) euphemism
4. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
(synonym) neutralisation, counteraction
(hypernym) nullification, override
(derivation) counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance

(n.)
The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.
  

(n.)
The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4.