Neutralization (chemistry): the reaction of an acid and a base producing a salt and water, canceling their acidic/basic properties.
酸と塩基を混ぜると中和反応が起きる。
When an acid and a base are mixed, a neutralization reaction occurs.
実験では、指示薬を使って中和点を確認した。
In the experiment, we used an indicator to confirm the neutralization point.
Neutralization or counteraction: cancelling out a harmful effect, neutralizing a poison, or counterbalancing forces or influences.
抗毒素を注射して毒を中和した。
They neutralized the poison by injecting an antitoxin.
両派の影響力が中和され、停滞状態になった。
The influence of both factions was neutralized, resulting in a stalemate.