How Do You Spell NEUTRALIZATION?

Pronunciation: [njˌuːtɹəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Neutralization is a noun that refers to the process of making something neutral or canceling out its effect. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌn(j)uːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/. In this word, the /t/ and /s/ sounds merge together to form the /ʃ/ sound, which is represented by the letter combination ‘ti’. The ‘neut’ part of the word is pronounced with a long ‘u’ sound, as in ‘mood’. The final syllable, ‘ion’, is pronounced with a short ‘i’ sound, as in ‘pin’.

NEUTRALIZATION Meaning and Definition

1. Neutralization refers to the chemical process of rendering a substance neutral or removing its acidic or basic properties. It involves combining an acid with a base in order to produce a salt and water, resulting in the cancellation of their individual potentials for chemical reactions. The goal of neutralization is to reach a state of neutrality, where the pH of a solution is approximately 7, indicating a balance between acidity and alkalinity.

   During neutralization, an acid and a base react to form water and a salt. The reaction involves the transfer of protons from the acid to the base, resulting in the formation of water molecules. The salt produced is made up of the remaining components of the acid and base that do not participate in the reaction.

   Neutralization reactions are commonly employed in various contexts, such as in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental science, and waste treatment. In medicine, for instance, antacids are used to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion. In agriculture, lime is often added to acidic soils to neutralize the pH and make it more suitable for plant growth.

   Overall, neutralization is a fundamental chemical process that balances acidic and basic properties, allowing for the production of a neutral solution. Its wide range of applications in various fields highlights its significance in practical settings.

2. 1. The conversion of the entire amount of an acid or a base into a salt by the addition of an exactly sufficient quantity of a base or of an acid, respectively. 2. The change in reaction of a solution from acid or alkaline to neutral by the addition of just a sufficient amount of an alkaline or of an acid substance, respectively. 3. The rendering ineffective of any action or process.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Top Common Misspellings for NEUTRALIZATION *

• neutrilization 50%
• neautralization 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for NEUTRALIZATION

• natutralization
• neutraliztion
• cetralization
• neutralisation
• neutrilisation
• neuteralization
• nuetralization
• neurtalization
• neutrelization
• neutralazation
• neutralizations
• Neutrilazation
• Neutrelazation

Etymology of NEUTRALIZATION

The word "neutralization" has an etymology rooted in French and Latin.

It ultimately originates from the French word "neutraliser", which means "to render neutral or ineffective". The French term is a derivative of the Latin word "neutralis", meaning "of or belonging to neuter", which itself stems from "neuter", meaning "neither one thing nor the other".

This Latin root can be further traced back to the combination of "ne-" (a negative prefix) and "uter", which means "either (of two)".

Over time, "neutralization" came to be used in various scientific and technical contexts, most notably in chemistry, to describe the process of making something chemically neutral or reducing its acidity or alkalinity.

Similar spelling words for NEUTRALIZATION

• neutralized,
• neutralisation,
• naturalization,
• neutralised.

Plural form of NEUTRALIZATION is NEUTRALIZATIONS