01 v. t. To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.
imp. & p. p.
Neutralized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Neutralizing
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To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.“So here I am neutralized again.” — Sir W. Scott.
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2.
To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base.(Chem.)
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To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or inefficiency; to counteract; to render ineffective; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc.“Counter citations that neutralize each other.” — E. Everett.