Antonyms for neutralize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu-


Definition of neutralize

Origin :
  • 1734, "to render neutral" (in a chemical sense), from French neutraliser (17c.), from neutral (see neutral (adj.)). Meaning "to counterbalance, to kill by opposing" is from 1795. Related: Neutralized; neutralizing.
  • verb counteract
Example sentences :
  • This will neutralize the acid and prevent it from rotting the wood.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • This helps to neutralize the acid and keep it from injuring the wood or cement.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • This will neutralize any acid which may be present in the moisture.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • He can take nothing away, but only cauterize and neutralize, he says, so why not let him try?
  • Extract from : « Death of a Spaceman » by Walter M. Miller
  • If we tried it this close, we'd just be trying to neutralize the sun's gravity.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • They've solved the secret of our invisibility, and now they can neutralize it.
  • Extract from : « The Black Star Passes » by John W Campbell
  • This will neutralize the acid, forming a salt which may be either brushed or washed off.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • But still you have a little arrangement to neutralize that, eh?
  • Extract from : « Bonaventure » by George Washington Cable
  • Powell tried all he could to neutralize the bad influence of Denham, but it was useless.
  • Extract from : « A Coin of Edward VII » by Fergus Hume
  • You want a motive to neutralize that, and induce you to revisit him in a friendly way.
  • Extract from : « The Riddle of the Sands » by Erskine Childers

Synonyms for neutralize

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