neutralization

neutralization definition - medical

neu·tral·i·za·tion (no͞oˌtrə-lĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
  1. A reaction between an acid and a base that yields a salt and water.
  2. The rendering ineffective of an action or substance, such as a drug.
  3. The change of an acid solution to neutral by titration of an alkaline solution.
  4. The change of an alkaline solution to neutral by titration of an acid solution.

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