Neutralization
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(As a noun)
Neutralization ( noun )
The process of making something neutral, especially a chemical substance, by removing or neutralizing its acidity or alkalinity.
Origin:
The word "neutralization" comes from the late 15th century word "neutralizacioun" which means "the action of making neutral", it comes from the latin word "neutralis" meaning "neutral" and the verb "-ize" meaning to make or become that thing.
Examples:
- The acid was neutralized by adding baking soda.
- The neutralization of the poison was necessary to make it safe to handle.
- The solution was neutralized by adding a small amount of hydrochloric acid.
- The process of neutralization can be used to remove the harmful effects of pollutants.
- The neutralization of the acid in the soil helped to improve the health of the plants.
(As a noun)
Neutralization ( noun )
The process of making something neutral, especially a chemical substance, by removing or neutralizing its acidity or alkalinity.
Origin:
The word "neutralization" comes from the late 15th century word "neutralizacioun" which means "the action of making neutral", it comes from the latin word "neutralis" meaning "neutral" and the verb "-ize" meaning to make or become that thing.
Examples:
- The acid was neutralized by adding baking soda.
- The neutralization of the poison was necessary to make it safe to handle.
- The solution was neutralized by adding a small amount of hydrochloric acid.
- The process of neutralization can be used to remove the harmful effects of pollutants.
- The neutralization of the acid in the soil helped to improve the health of the plants.