Neutralized

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Neutralize \Neu"tral*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Neutralized}; p.
     pr. & vb. n. {Neutralizing}.] [Cf. F. neutraliser.]
     1. To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.
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              So here I am neutralized again.       --Sir W.


                                                    Scott.
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     2. (Chem.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar
        affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the
        effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base.
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     3. To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite
        dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or
        inefficiency; to counteract; to render ineffective; as, to
        neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts,
        opposition, etc.
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              Counter citations that neutralize each other. --E.
                                                    Everett.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  neutralized
       adj : made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive
             characteristics [syn: {neutralised}]