neutralize
🇺🇸
/ˈnuːtrəlaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/
verb
R
to stop something from having an effect
The new medicine can neutralize the virus and stop it from spreading.
R
to make a substance not acidic or alkaline
Add baking soda to neutralize the acid in the lemon juice.
R
to make a place not take sides in a war
The agreement will neutralize the border area and keep it safe from conflict.
translation
to stop something from having an effect; to make a substance not acidic or alkaline; to make a place not take sides in a war
Word Forms
3rd Present
neutralizes
Past
neutralized
Perfect
neutralized
Progressive
neutralizing