{f} make neutral; counteract; take out of action; become neutral; (Physics) render without charge; (Chemistry) cause a solution to become neither acidic nor alkaline (also neutralize)
neu·tral·ize neutralizes neutralizing neutralized in BRIT, also use neutralise1. To neutralize something means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly. The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council The intruder smashed a window to get in and then neutralized the alarm system. + neutralization neu·trali·za·tion the sale or neutralization of the suspected nuclear site
make incapable of military action get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized"
When a chemical substance neutralizes an acid, it makes it less acid. Antacids are alkaline and they relieve pain by neutralizing acid in the contents of the stomach
A guard or threat can be neutralized by one of three direct methods: (i) capture the offending enemy piece; (ii) interpose another piece; or (iii) move the piece away to a safe location An indirect method is to create a greater threat for the opponent
{f} make neutral; counteract; take out of action; become neutral; (Physics) render without charge; (Chemistry) cause a solution to become neither acidic nor alkaline (also neutralise)
To eliminate potential hazards by inactivating strong acids, caustics and oxidizers For example, acids can be neutralized by adding an appropriate amount of caustic substance to the spill
To eliminate potential hazards by inactivating strong acids, caustics, and oxidizers For example, acids can be neutralized by adding an appropriate amount of caustic substance to the spill
To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or inefficiency; to counteract; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc
make chemically neutral; "She neutralized the solution" make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts" make incapable of military action get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized" make politically neutral and thus inoffensive; "The treaty neutralized the small republic