neutralize; counteract toxins; electrical neutrality; reconcile
Meanings
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to neutralize (chemistry); (of an acid and a base) react to form salt and water, losing their acidic and basic properties
technicalSpecifically refers to acid-base neutralization reactions in chemistry.
Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide neutralize each other to produce sodium chloride and water.
This base can be used to neutralize the acidity of the soil.
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Neutralization reactions usually release heat.
verb
to neutralize (toxins); (of antitoxins or antiserum) counteract toxins to eliminate their poisonous effects
technicalCommonly used in medical and biological contexts regarding immunity and toxicology.
The doctor injected him with serum to neutralize the snake venom.
Antibodies bind to the virus, thereby neutralizing it.
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This medication can neutralize harmful substances in the body.
verb
to neutralize (electrically); (of positive and negative electrical charges) cancel each other out, resulting in electrical neutrality
technicalRefers to the state or process where positive and negative charges balance each other in physics.
When positive and negative charges neutralize each other, the object becomes electrically neutral.
Static neutralizers can eliminate static electricity.
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The neutralization of positive and negative charges in thunderclouds produces lightning.
verb
to reconcile; to mediate; to strike a balance between (different opinions or things), allowing each side to retain some characteristics while compromising on others
neutralUsed figuratively to describe compromising or finding middle ground between opposing views or different styles.
We need to reconcile different opinions to find a compromise solution.
This design style blends traditional and modern elements together.
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He played a mediating role between the two opposing viewpoints.
This color nicely offset the cool tones of the room.