neutralized
ˈnuːtrəlaɪzd
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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.
ineffective neutral nullified
2.
neutralitydeprived of distinctive characteristics or features
  • The neutralized design lacked any unique elements.
bland featureless neutral
3.
chemistryTECH.rendered chemically neutralTECH.
  • The solution was neutralized to a pH of 7.
balanced stabilized
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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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  1. French:annulée, neutralisé, ...
  2. German:neutralisiert, neutral, ...
  3. Italian:neutralizzato, reso neutro, ...
  4. Spanish:neutralizado, equilibrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:neutralizado, estabilizado, ...
  6. Chinese:中和的, 无特色的, ...
  7. Japanese:無力化された, 無個性の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحاَّد, مُحَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּטָרָל, מְנוּטְרָל, ...
  10. Russian:нейтрализованный, нейтральный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нейтралізований, знезаражений, ...
  12. Hindi:निष्प्रभावी, विशेषताहीन, ...
neutralize
ˈn(j)utrəˌlaɪz

Definition of neutralize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
behaviormake something ineffective or inactive
  • The medicine neutralizes the virus.
counteract nullify
2.
chemistryTECH.make a substance chemically neutralTECH.
  • The solution neutralizes the acid.
counteract neutralise
3.
euphemismTECH.USkill someone as a threatTECH.US
  • The spy was neutralized by the agency.
dispatch eliminate
4.
politicsRaremake a territory politically neutralRare
  • The treaty neutralized the disputed zone.
demilitarize disarm neutralise
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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.

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  1. French:neutraliser, équilibrer, ...
  2. German:neutralisieren, beseitigen, ...
  3. Italian:neutralizzare, eliminare, ...
  4. Spanish:neutralizar, equilibrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:neutralizar, eliminar, ...
  6. Chinese:使无效, 抵消, ...
  7. Japanese:無効にする, 中性化する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَيَّدَ, عَادَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְנַטְרֵל, לְאַזֵּן חוּמְצִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:нейтрализовать, ликвидировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нейтралізувати, усунути, ...
  12. Hindi:बेअसर करना, उदासीन करना, ...
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