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Neutralises

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

📖 Definitions of "Neutralises"

verb
  1. 1

    To make even, inactive or ineffective.

    "The antidote neutralised the toxin."

  2. 2

    To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.

    "1965, United States. Congress. Senate, Hearings (volume 1, page 77)"

  3. 3

    To make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.

  4. 4

    To kill.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Neutralises"

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neutralizesverb(American spelling) Alternative spelling of neutralises; third-person singular simple present indicative of neutralize
neutralizingverb(transitive) To make (something) even, inactive or ineffective.
neutralisationnoun(British spelling) The act of neutralising.
neutralizeverb(transitive) To make (something) even, inactive or ineffective.
neutralizernounThat which neutralizes.
neutralizationnounThe act of neutralizing.
neutralizedverbmade neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics
neutralization reactionnouna chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
neutral(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
neutralismnounThe state of being neutral; neutrality.
negatesverbTo deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
neutralistnounA person who advocates such policies.
neutralitynounThe state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.
nullifiesverbTo make of no use or value; to cancel out.
counteractsverb(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
pacifiesnoun
neutrallyIn a neutral manner; evenhandedly or fairly.
neutralsnounA nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
eliminatesverb(transitive) To completely remove, get rid of, put an end to.
neutral spiritsnounnonflavored alcohol of 95 percent or 190 proof used for blending with straight whiskies and in making gin and liqueurs

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