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neutralisation

/ˌnjuːtrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does neutralisation mean?

noun

The process or state of making something neutral, or the act of reducing the intensity or effect of something. The process of making a solution or substance neutral in pH.

Example

"The neutralisation of the acid in the solution was achieved by adding a base."

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