neutralize
verb/ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/
Frequency rank: #11,514 most common English word
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting its effect.
Example sentence
The scientists worked quickly to neutralize the dangerous chemical before it could spread.
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