Deneutralization

/ˌdiːnjuːtrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of removing neutral status or characteristics; the reversal of neutralization, particularly in political or chemical contexts.

Etymology

From 'de-' (reversal) + 'neutralization' (the state of being neutral), a specialized term used in chemistry and international relations since the 20th century.

Kelly Says

In chemistry, deneutralization describes when a neutral pH solution becomes acidic or basic again—it's the opposite of the neutralization reaction you might do in a school lab.

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