What is the meaning of neutralization?

Action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war.
- usage: "the neutralization of Belgium"
- synonyms: neutralisation
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.
- synonyms: neutralisation, neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction
Euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation. ()
- synonyms: neutralisation
Action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action.
- synonyms: neutralisation, counteraction

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