neutralising

/ˈnjuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ/

verb

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

Examples :

"The antidote neutralised the toxin."

verb

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

Examples :

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

politics government nation world

verb

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

Examples :

"We used baking soda for neutralising the acid spill in the kitchen. "

chemistry substance science

verb

To kill.

Examples :

"The security team focused on neutralising the threat quickly. "

military war police weapon action inhuman

Meanings

Examples :

"The antidote neutralised the toxin."

Examples :

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

Examples :

"We used baking soda for neutralising the acid spill in the kitchen. "

Examples :

"The security team focused on neutralising the threat quickly. "

Related Words

congress noun

A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.

politically adverb

In a political manner

substance noun

Physical matter; material.

security noun

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

neutralised verb

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

ineffective adjective

Not having the desired effect; ineffectual

antidote noun

A remedy to counteract the effects of poison (often followed by "against," "for," or "to").

alkaline noun

An alkaline battery.

chemically adverb

Using a chemical reaction, process or operation.

territory noun

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

hearings noun

The sense used to perceive sound.

inactive adjective

Not active, temporarily or permanently.