Word Finder - neutralizes

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To make even, inactive or ineffective.

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The antidote neutralised the toxin.

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To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.

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1965, United States. Congress. Senate, Hearings (volume 1, page 77)

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To make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.

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To kill.

To the sending currents, however, the bridge offers only apparent ohmic resistance due to the fact that the current entering the mid-point of the winding flows through the two halves or arms in opposite direction, and, owing to the winding being on the same iron core, the mutual inductive effect of the two arms on one another neutralizes the self-induction to the sending currents.

That is tp say, his gnosis neutralizes all that is empirical and historical, if not always as to its actuality, at least absolutely in respect of its value.

The rationale of this treatment is not fully understood, but the action appears to consist in the separation or decomposition of the aromatic hydrocarbons, fatty and other acids, phenols, tarry bodies, &c., which lower the quality of the oil, the sulphuric acid removing some, while the caustic soda takes out the remainder, and neutralizes the acid which has been left in the oil.

An alkali or base is a substance which neutralizes an acid with the production of salts but with no evolution of hydrogen.

Minnesota has the characteristic climate of the North Central group of states, with a low mean annual temperature, a notably rarefied atmosphere that results in an almost complete absence of damp foggy weather, and an unusual dryness which during the rather long winters considerably neutralizes the excessive cold.

Manganese dioxide not only acts as a source of oxygen, but develops a pink tint in the glass, which is complementary to and neutralizes the green colour due to ferrous oxide.

Lime is a base and neutralizes the acid materials present in badly drained meadows and boggy pastures.

One neutralizes the other and the effect is bad.

This means that portion which neutralizes the acid employed for testing, and the degrees mean the percentage of Na 2 O thus found, whether it be present as Na 2 CO 3, NaOH, or sodium aluminate or silicate.

In the Eschenhagen pattern instrument, in which a single quartz fibre is used for the suspension, two magnets are placed in the vicinity of the suspended magnet and are so arranged that their field partly neutralizes the earth's field; thus the torsion required to hold the magnet with its axis perpendicular to the earth's field is reduced, and the arrangement permits of the sensitiveness being altered by changing the position of the deflecting magnets.

This heat kills the salmonella and neutralizes the Avidin to allow it to be digested and absorbed by the body.

Used as a surface disinfectant, Mold and Mildew Control Spray also neutralizes odors, by killing the microorganisms that cause them.

Vinegar is safe, works as a disinfectant, and neutralizes urine odors.

In addition, Scientific Professional's superior odor control neutralizes litter box odors, rather than masking them.

Doing these things neutralizes negative energy.

To do this, manufacturers add a weak base to the pulp, which neutralizes the naturally occurring acid.

Infants, however, cannot receive this antitoxin and are usually treated instead with injections of human botulism immune globulin (BIG), an antiserum that neutralizes the botulinum toxin.

Applying it immediately curbs the impulse and neutralizes bacteria and toxins.

Therapeutic Hair Repair binds moisture to hydrate the hair and scalp, repairs split ends and neutralizes bacteria.