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neutralize

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


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Fishman notes that once a chokepoint has been weaponized, vulnerable nations will go to great lengths to neutralize it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

According to the researchers, people with asthma may have lower levels of enzymes and antioxidant molecules that normally neutralize free radicals before they cause harm.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

The new terms neutralize one of Paramount’s primary criticisms: that the stock portion of the Netflix offer makes its bid inferior.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Flavonoids are another large class of plant compounds known for their ability to neutralize free radicals and support heart and metabolic health.

From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026

Thus, under physiological conditions, there would always be positively charged ions like sodium or magnesium lying nearby to neutralize the negatively charged phosphate groups.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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