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01
neutralizar, contrarrestar
to take action to counter the effects of something
Transitive: to neutralize something undesirable
Example
In response to the cyberattack, the IT team worked to neutralize the malicious software and protect the company's data.
Environmental agencies are collaborating to neutralize the impact of industrial waste on local water sources.
02
neutralizar, declarar neutral
to officially declare or establish a territory, nation, or group as neutral, ensuring it remains uninvolved and protected during a conflict
Transitive: to neutralize a region
Example
The country sought to neutralize the region, ensuring it remained a neutral zone during the war.
El país buscó neutralizar la región, asegurando que permaneciera como zona neutral durante la guerra.
The peace agreement was signed to neutralize the territory and prevent any military occupation.
El acuerdo de paz fue firmado para neutralizar el territorio y prevenir cualquier ocupación militar.
03
neutralizar, contrarrestar
to make an acidic or alkaline substance neutral by adding a substance that cancels out its pH level
Transitive: to neutralize an acidic or alkaline substance
Example
The chemist used a base to neutralize the acid in the reaction.
El químico utilizó una base para neutralizar el ácido en la reacción.
To neutralize the acidic soil, they added lime to balance the pH levels.
Para neutralizar el suelo ácido, añadieron cal para equilibrar los niveles de pH.
04
desactivar, neutralizar
to deactivate or render harmless a bomb or similar weapon by disarming or defusing it
Transitive: to neutralize a bomb or similar weapon
Example
The bomb squad was called in to neutralize the unexploded device found near the school.
Se llamó al escuadrón antibombas para desactivar el artefacto no explosionado encontrado cerca de la escuela.
The technician carefully neutralized the bomb by cutting the right wires.
El técnico desactivó cuidadosamente la bomba cortando los cables correctos.
05
neutralizar, eliminar
to eliminate a threat by killing or incapacitating someone who poses danger
Transitive: to neutralize sb
Example
The military operation aimed to neutralize the insurgent leaders.
La operación militar tenía como objetivo neutralizar a los líderes insurgentes.
The police officer was forced to neutralize the armed suspect to prevent further violence.
El oficial de policía se vio obligado a neutralizar al sospechoso armado para prevenir más violencia.
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neutral
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neutralize
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neutralized
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neutralized
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