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Definition neutralize in British English

neutralize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/
1

to stop something from having any effect

Example

a policy of neutralizing possible conflicts before they arise

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damage spoil harm
2

if a chemical neutralizes a substance, it makes it neither an acid nor a base

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action adsorb aerate
3

to destroy something such as a bomb or military target

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blow up explode blow apart
Definition neutralize in British English