Neutralisation

[nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Neutralisation” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - chemische Reaktion, bei der eine Säure mit einer Lauge neutralisiert wird, und umgekehrt

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Index DE-neutralisation · Neutralisation · German

Neutralisation · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-7 7 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "N" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Neutralisation
PropertyValue
HeadwordNeutralisation
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Neutralisation“ im Deutschen

Neutralisationliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Neutralisation is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Neutralisation doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

No documented word history exists for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Neutralisation, spelled N-E-U-T-R-A-L-I-S-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    chemische Reaktion, bei der eine Säure mit einer Lauge neutralisiert wird, und umgekehrt
  2. 2
    Phase zwischen dem fiktiven Start und dem scharfen Start eines Rennens, in der das Fahrerfeld geschlossen und mit moderater Geschwindigkeit hinter einem Führungsfahrzeug herfährt, da Angriffe untersagt sind
  3. 3
    Aufhebung einer phonologischen Opposition in einer bestimmten Stellung
  4. 4
    das Neutralisieren

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Neutralisation appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Bei einer Neutralisation entsteht ein Salz und Wasser.
  2. Auf der siebten Etappe der Tour de France gab es im vorigen Jahr eine besonders lange Neutralisation.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Neutralisation"?
"Neutralisation" is spelled N-E-U-T-R-A-L-I-S-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Neutralisation" mean?
As a noun, "Neutralisation" means: chemische Reaktion, bei der eine Säure mit einer Lauge neutralisiert wird, und umgekehrt
How do you pronounce "Neutralisation"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Neutralisation" is [nɔɪ̯tʁalizaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Neutralisation" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list