neutralize
verb (used with object)
to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization.
neutralizes
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present tense formof neutralize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But building alternatives neutralizes the strait as a weapon, said Robin Mills, chief executive of Dubai-based consulting firm Qamar Energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Here, gut cells release the alkaline bicarbonate that neutralizes the stomach acid, and it is here that nutrients are absorbed.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
But this reduction of the character neutralizes the drama’s complexity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
It also neutralizes acids made by the bacteria that can wear away at your tooth enamel.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
"A treat for your feet. Made from all natural ingredients, it neutralizes odor-causing fungi and bacteria. Plus, you'll like the tingle."
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
