NEUTRALISATION
\njˌuːtɹəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən], \njˌuːtɹəlaɪzˈeɪʃən], \n_j_ˌuː_t_ɹ_ə_l_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
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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
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(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
By Princeton University
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action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.