neutralization reaction
Technical term in chemistry for the reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water.
An acid and a base react, causing a neutralization reaction.
In a neutralization reaction, water and a salt are produced.
中和 is the general concept of neutralization, while 中和反応 specifically refers to the chemical reaction itself.
Compound of 中和 (neutralization) and 反応 (reaction).