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The verb "neutralize" is defined as an action or process that eliminates or counteracts the effects, power, or influence of something, particularly to restore balance or to render it ineffective. It signifies the act of making someone or something neutral, essentially removing a bias or any predisposition towards a particular outcome or position.
In a broader context, to neutralize is to counterbalance or negate the impact or threat of an enemy, opponent, or some form of danger. It involves strategizing and implementing measures to render an opposing force powerless or ineffective. This can be achieved through various methods such as diplomatic negotiations, military actions, or disabling their capabilities.
The term can also relate to chemical processes, where neutralization involves combining an acid and a base to produce a neutral substance or to adjust the pH level to a non-acidic or non-alkaline state. This chemical neutralization is often used to make substances safe or to neutralize their adverse effects.
Furthermore, neutralize can pertain to the act of nullifying or canceling out the effects of something, be it in a physical or metaphorical sense. It implies restoring equilibrium or equality by eliminating biases, imbalances, or prejudices, allowing for fairness and objectivity.
Overall, neutralize encompasses the act of counteracting, eliminating, counterbalancing, or nullifying the effects, powers, or influences of someone or something, oftentimes with the ultimate goal of restoring balance, safety, or objectivity.
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1. To render ineffective. 2. To effect neutralization.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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The word neutralize originated from the Latin word neutralis, which derived from the Latin noun neuter, meaning neither one nor the other or neither male nor female. The suffix -ize is of Greek origin and is commonly used to form verbs, indicating to make or to become. Therefore, neutralize literally means to make neutral or to become neutral.
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