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Definition of neutralized - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
generalmade neutral or ineffective in some way
- The threat was neutralized and posed no danger.
2.
neutralitydeprived of distinctive characteristics or features
- The neutralized design lacked any unique elements.
3.
chemistryTECH. rendered chemically neutralTECH.
- The solution was neutralized to a pH of 7.
Origin of neutralized
Latin, neutralis (of neuter gender)
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effect
neutralized or reduced in effect
powerless
rendered ineffective or neutralized
Examples of neutralized in a sentence
Her neutralized emotions helped her stay calm. The neutralized colors made the room feel calm. His neutralized expression revealed nothing about his thoughts. The neutralized compound showed no reaction in the test. After treatment, the neutralized waste was safe for disposal.
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- French:annulée, neutralisé, ...
- German:neutralisiert, neutral, ...
- Italian:neutralizzato, reso neutro, ...
- Spanish:neutralizado, equilibrado, ...
- Portuguese:neutralizado, estabilizado, ...
- Chinese:中和的, 无特色的, ...
- Japanese:無力化された, 無個性の, ...
- Arabic:مُحاَّد, مُحَيَّد, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּטָרָל, מְנוּטְרָל, ...
- Russian:нейтрализованный, нейтральный, ...
- Ukrainian:нейтралізований, знезаражений, ...
- Hindi:निष्प्रभावी, विशेषताहीन, ...
Definition of neutralize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
behaviormake something ineffective or inactive
- The medicine neutralizes the virus.
2.
chemistryTECH. make a substance chemically neutralTECH.
- The solution neutralizes the acid.
3.
euphemismTECH. US kill someone as a threatTECH. US
- The spy was neutralized by the agency.
4.
politicsRare make a territory politically neutralRare
- The treaty neutralized the disputed zone.
Origin of neutralize
Latin, neutralis (neutral) + ize (to make)
Examples of neutralize in a sentence
They used chemicals to neutralize the harmful effects. They used a base to neutralize the chemical. The lab technician neutralized the solution carefully. The target was neutralized during the mission. They were ordered to neutralize the threat immediately. Efforts were made to neutralize the buffer zone.
The agreement aimed to neutralize the entire region.
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- French:neutraliser, équilibrer, ...
- German:neutralisieren, beseitigen, ...
- Italian:neutralizzare, eliminare, ...
- Spanish:neutralizar, equilibrar, ...
- Portuguese:neutralizar, eliminar, ...
- Chinese:使无效, 抵消, ...
- Japanese:無効にする, 中性化する, ...
- Arabic:حَيَّدَ, عَادَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַטְרֵל, לְאַזֵּן חוּמְצִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:нейтрализовать, ликвидировать, ...
- Ukrainian:нейтралізувати, усунути, ...
- Hindi:बेअसर करना, उदासीन करना, ...
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