neutralizers
|neu-tral-iz-ers|
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/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzərz/
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/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzəz/
(neutralizer)
counteract
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neutralizer' originates from the Latin word 'neutralis,' where 'neuter' meant 'neither.'
Historical Evolution
'neutralis' transformed into the French word 'neutraliser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'neutralizer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make neither,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to counteract or nullify.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or device that neutralizes something, especially a chemical or biological agent.
The lab used neutralizers to counteract the acid spill.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 14:42