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इंग्रजी

neutralize

gb/nˈutɹəlˌaɪz/ us/nˈutɹəlˌaɪz/
B2 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B2 action
1

make something ineffective

To stop something from having an effect.

वापर नमुना: neutralize [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse it with neutral (adjective). Also note spelling: neutralize (AmE) vs neutralise (BrE).
समानार्थी शब्द
counteract (Often used for reducing or opposing an effect.) | offset (Suggests balancing an effect with an equal opposite effect.) | nullify (More formal; suggests making something legally or practically void.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
intensify (Makes the effect stronger rather than removing it.) | reinforce (Adds support so something has more effect.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralize the effect |neutralize the impact |neutralize the risk |neutralize the damage |neutralize a problem |neutralize the negative effects |neutralize a toxin |neutralize a virus |neutralize the pain |be neutralized by
विषय
daily_life |health |business |problem_solving
उदाहरणे
  • Drinking water can help neutralize the burning sensation after spicy food.
  • The new policy was meant to neutralize the risk of sudden price increases.
  • They added extra insulation to neutralize street noise at night.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This medicine can neutralize the poison.
  • The good news neutralized my worry.
क्रियापद technical C1 process
2

make an acid or base neutral

To make something not acidic and not basic.

वापर नमुना: neutralize [acid/base] (with [substance])
सामान्य चूक:
In chemistry, neutralize is about pH; it does not necessarily mean “make harmless” in every context.
समानार्थी शब्द
bring to neutral pH (More explicit; often used in lab instructions.) | deacidify (Specific to reducing acidity; not always a full neutralization.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
acidify (Makes something more acidic.) | alkalize (Makes something more basic (alkaline).)
सहप्रयोग
neutralize an acid |neutralize a base |neutralize the solution |neutralize the mixture |neutralize the spill |neutralize with baking soda |neutralizing agent |neutralizing solution |neutralization reaction |neutralize the pH
विषय
science |chemistry |health
उदाहरणे
  • Use sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acid before cleaning it up.
  • The lab technician neutralized the solution and then tested the pH again.
  • Lime is sometimes added to neutralize acidic soil.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Baking soda can neutralize acid.
  • The teacher showed how to neutralize a solution.
क्रियापद formal C1 action
3

disable an enemy or threat

To stop a threat from being dangerous or effective.

वापर नमुना: neutralize [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
This sense is often used in news and military/police contexts; it can imply force and may sound harsh in everyday conversation.
समानार्थी शब्द
disable (Focuses on making something unable to function.) | eliminate (Stronger; often implies removing completely, sometimes by killing.) | subdue (Emphasizes bringing a person under control rather than destroying.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
arm (Gives someone the means to attack or resist.) | activate (Makes a system or device operational.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralize the threat |neutralize an attacker |neutralize enemy forces |neutralize a target |neutralize defenses |neutralize a bomb |neutralize a missile system |neutralize a stronghold |neutralize a suspect |mission to neutralize
विषय
news |crime |military |security
उदाहरणे
  • Police said the suspect was neutralized before anyone else was hurt.
  • The strike was intended to neutralize the radar system.
  • The team trained for months to neutralize explosive devices safely.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The guards neutralized the attacker.
  • They neutralized the bomb.
क्रियापद B2 action
4

remove an unwanted smell or taste

To make a bad smell or taste go away.

वापर नमुना: neutralize [odor/smell/taste]
सामान्य चूक:
Neutralize often implies using something to counteract the smell/taste, not just covering it up.
समानार्थी शब्द
deodorize (Specifically about removing odors; common for products.) | remove (More general; does not imply counteracting.) | mask (Means cover up; not the same as truly neutralizing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
intensify (Makes the smell or taste stronger.) | taint (Adds an unpleasant taste or smell.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralize odors |neutralize a smell |neutralize bad breath |neutralize bitterness |neutralize the taste |odor-neutralizing spray |neutralize cooking smells |neutralize the odor of smoke |neutralize fishy smell |neutralize sulfur smell
विषय
food |home |health |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • An open box of baking soda can help neutralize odors in the fridge.
  • The chef added a little sugar to neutralize the bitterness of the sauce.
  • This spray neutralizes smoke smells instead of just covering them.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This product neutralizes bad smells.
  • Lemon can neutralize a strong taste.
क्रियापद formal C1 process
5

make something more neutral or unbiased

To make something less biased or less strongly marked.

वापर नमुना: neutralize [language/tone/accent]
सामान्य चूक:
In this sense, neutralize does not mean “approve” or “agree”; it means “make more neutral.”
समानार्थी शब्द
moderate (Suggests making something less extreme or intense.) | sanitize (Often implies removing offensive or controversial content; can sound critical.) | balance (Emphasizes giving equal weight rather than removing features.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
polarize (Makes positions more extreme or divided.) | bias (Introduces partiality rather than removing it.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralize the language |neutralize the tone |neutralize an accent |neutralize gendered language |neutralize a statement |neutralize political bias |neutralize the message |neutralize emotional impact |neutralize the color |neutralize the look
विषय
communication |society |business
उदाहरणे
  • The editor tried to neutralize the political language so the article sounded impartial.
  • In training, actors learn to neutralize their accent for certain roles.
  • They rewrote the email to neutralize the tone and avoid sounding angry.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She neutralized the tone of her message.
  • He tried to neutralize his accent.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
neutralize
IPA
GB/nˈutɹəlˌaɪz/
US/nˈutɹəlˌaɪz/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
neut - ral - ize (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: neutralize
  • 3rd Person Singular: neutralizes
  • Present Participle: neutralizing
  • Past: neutralized
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
neutralizes verb neutralizing verb neutralized verb
Core family
neutral adjective B1 neutrality noun B2 neutralization noun C1
Related words
neutrally adverb neutralizer noun
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