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neutralize

[noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-] / ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu- /


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Firefighters said the tank had an inoperable valve, preventing authorities from offloading material inside and injecting chemicals to neutralize the contents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Of the three tanks with the toxic chemical, crews were able to add a chemical to one tank to neutralize its volatility, Covey said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

People making $50,000 or less could find their income growth falling behind inflation, while price increases could neutralize the pay gains for households in the $50,000 to $100,000 range, Long said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

This method evaluates how effectively a substance can neutralize viral particles.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It was like old Mission Impossible reruns on TV: Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to get inside this computerized robot, discover how it operates, and neutralize its effectiveness.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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