neutralize

/ˈnutrəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To stop something from having an effect; to make something ineffective.
    • The security team worked quickly to neutralize the threat.
    • Adding baking soda can neutralize the vinegar's strong smell.
    • The medicine helps neutralize the acid in your stomach.
  2. In chemistry, to make a substance neither acidic nor basic.
    • When you mix an acid and a base, they neutralize each other.
    • The lab technician added a solution to neutralize the chemical spill.
    • Farmers sometimes add lime to soil to neutralize its acidity.
  3. To make something neutral, especially in color or tone.
    • The gray paint helps neutralize the bright yellow wall.
    • The photographer used a filter to neutralize the harsh sunlight.
    • You can neutralize the red tones in your skin with a green concealer.
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