neutralization

/ˌnutɹəɫəˈzeɪʃən/ noun

**neutralization** — the chemistry‑class hero that pairs an acid with a base, turning them into a harmless salt and water. In everyday speech it’s the linguistic cousin of “neutralize,” meaning to strip something of its sting—think “neutralizing a threat” or “neutralizing a rumor.” Use it with “reaction” when you’re talking lab work, and with “threat,” “hazard,” or “pain” in safety, medical, or diplomatic contexts. Don’t confuse it with “neutrality,” which is about staying unbiased; neutralization is the active process of making the danger disappear.

【核心含义】指酸碱中和反应,生成中性盐和水;也泛指消除某物的危害性或威胁性。

化学中常与“反应”搭配(中和反应);安全领域多指“解除威胁”。注意与“中立化”(neutrality)区分,后者强调不偏不倚的立场。

Word Origin Neutral comes from Latin 'neutralis,' from 'ne-' 'not' and 'uter' 'either of two' — literally 'not either one.' So neutralization is the process of making something not take sides. The root 'uter' also gives us neuter (neither gender) and neutron (an uncharged particle).

noun The process of making something harmless or less effective, such as when an acid and a base mix to form salt and water, or when a threat is removed.

The neutralization of the acid with a base produced salt and water.

(名词) 中和;抵消

酸与碱的中和反应生成了盐和水。

(sustantivo) neutralización [El proceso de hacer algo inofensivo o menos efectivo, como cuando un ácido y una base se mezclan para formar sal y agua.]

La neutralización del ácido con una base produjo sal y agua.

(nom) neutralisation; annulation; désactivation [Action de rendre quelque chose inoffensif ou inefficace, par exemple lorsqu'un acide et une base se combinent pour former du sel et de l'eau, ou lorsqu'une menace est éliminée.]

La neutralization de l'acide par une base a produit du sel et de l'eau.

(Substantiv) Neutralisierung; Entgiftung [**Neutralization** ist der Vorgang, etwas unschädlich oder weniger wirksam zu machen, etwa wenn eine Säure und eine Base zu Salz und Wasser reagieren oder eine Bedrohung beseitigt wird.]

Die **Neutralization** der Säure mit einer Base ergab Salz und Wasser.

(名詞) 何かを無害にしたり、効果を弱めたりする過程。例えば、酸と塩基が混ざって塩と水になる場合や、脅威が取り除かれる場合など。

塩基による酸の中和は、塩と水を生成した。

(substantivo) neutralização [O processo de tornar algo inofensivo ou menos eficaz, como quando um ácido e uma base se misturam formando sal e água, ou quando uma ameaça é eliminada.]

A neutralização do ácido com uma base produziu sal e água.

Word parts: neuter + al + ize + ation

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