The Clue
Counteractive process (14 letter answer)
The Answer
NEUTRALIZATION
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Notes
The answer NEUTRALIZATION is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
NEUTRALIZATION as a noun:
1. (neutralization, neutralisation, neutralization reaction, neutralisation reaction) = 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
2. (neutralization, neutralisation) = action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"
3. (neutralization, neutralisation) = (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
4. (neutralization, neutralisation, counteraction) = action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action