neutralized

Meanings

• adjective

  rendered harmless or ineffective; deprived of the ability to produce a response or to cause damage or trouble

  - "The neutralized gas was no longer dangerous."
  - "The neutralized acid no longer corroded the metal."

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Synonyms

counteract , counterweigh

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neutralized
apples , hospitals , rambles

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Homophones

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1. neutralize (en) : to make (something) harmless or ineffective, especially by counteracting an opposing force or influence
   

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Variants

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neutralize , neutralized , neutralizer , neutralizers , neutralizes , neutralizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin neuter, meaning 'without status', or 'neither one nor the other'. The term was later used in chemistry to describe substances that had lost their ability to react.

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Trivia

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1. Neutralized water is used in firefighting to prevent further damage caused by water on electrical equipment.

2. Neutralized acid is used in the production of paper and textiles.

3. Neutralized gas is used in the production of fertilizers.

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Related Concepts

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1. decontamination: The process of removing harmful substances from an environment or object

2. detoxification: The process of removing toxins from the body

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Culture

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Neutralized has been used extensively in various fields, including chemistry, medicine, and military strategy. In chemistry, it refers to the process of converting a substance into a form that no longer reacts with other substances. In medicine, it is used to describe the process of rendering a pathogen harmless to the body. In military strategy, it refers to the process of neutralizing an enemy's ability to fight.

How to Memorize "neutralized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a substance losing its reactivity and becoming harmless

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of making something harmless

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'neutralized' as 'no longer reacts'

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