action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"

action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

The process by which the regenerative effects in a triode tube or transistor are nullified. Neutralisation may also be necessary in a multielement tube operated at very high signal frequencies.

Reaction between antibody and soluble antigen, such as toxin. A serological test in which a virus in suspension is neutralised by specific antibodies added to the suspension and loses its infectivity. Viruses are also neutralised by antibodies.

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

generally refers to the reaction of an acid with an alkali to produce a solution, or a salt that is neither acid nor alkaline.

The act of replacing safety devices, such as pins or rods into an explosive item to prevent the fuze or igniter from functioning. It does not make the item completely safe as removal of the pins or rods will immediately make the item active again. It should not be confused with Disarming.

(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)

In the event of a danger on the track, officials will tell all riders to go to the top of the track, ride at a steady pace and maintain their relative position. The start of road races can also have a have neutralised section.

Same as neutralization.