neutralize
[ noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu- /
verb (used with object), neu·tral·ized, neu·tral·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), neu·tral·ized, neu·tral·iz·ing.
to become neutral or neutralized; undergo neutralization: With this additive the solution begins to neutralize.
Also
especially British,
neu·tral·ise.
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British Dictionary definitions for neutralizer
neutralize
neutralise
/ (ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪz) /
verb (mainly tr)
(also intr)
to render or become ineffective or neutral by counteracting, mixing, etc; nullify
(also intr)
to make or become electrically or chemically neutral
to exclude (a country) from the sphere of warfare or alliances by international agreement
the great powers neutralized Belgium in the 19th century
to render (an army) incapable of further military action
Derived forms of neutralize
neutralization or neutralisation, noun neutralizer or neutraliser, nounScientific definitions for neutralizer
neutralize
[ nōō′trə-līz′ ]
To cause an acidic solution to become neutral by adding a base to it or to cause a basic solution to become neutral by adding an acid to it. Salt and water are usually formed in the process.