'Neutralized' definitions:

Definition of 'neutralized'

From: WordNet
adjective
Made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics [syn: neutralized, neutralised]

Definition of 'Neutralized'

From: GCIDE
  • Neutralize \Neu"tral*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Neutralized; p. pr. & vb. n. Neutralizing.] [Cf. F. neutraliser.]
  • 1. To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality. [1913 Webster]
  • So here I am neutralized again. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Chem.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or inefficiency; to counteract; to render ineffective; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • Counter citations that neutralize each other. --E. Everett. [1913 Webster]

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