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 neutralisation
 中立狀態

 neu·tral·isa·tion /ˌn(j)utrələˈzeʃən/ 名詞

 neutralisation
      n 1: 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 [syn: neutralization,
            neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction]
      2: (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying
         it (especially in a covert operation or military
         operation) [syn: neutralization]
      3: action intended to keep a country politically neutral or
         exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of
         Belgium" [syn: neutralization]
      4: action intended to nullify the effects of some previous
         action [syn: neutralization, counteraction]