neutralized
|neu/tral/ized|
B2
/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzd/
(neutralize)
make ineffective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neutralize' originates from French, specifically the word 'neutraliser', where 'neutre' meant 'neutral'.
Historical Evolution
'neutraliser' transformed into the English word 'neutralize', and eventually became the modern English word 'neutralize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make neutral', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'neutralize'.
The chemical was neutralized by adding a base.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42