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to neutralize
01
neutraliser, contrecarrer
to take action to counter the effects of something
Transitive: to neutralize something undesirable
Exemples
Environmental agencies are collaborating to neutralize the impact of industrial waste on local water sources.
Les agences environnementales collaborent pour neutraliser l'impact des déchets industriels sur les sources d'eau locales.
02
neutraliser, déclarer neutre
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
Exemples
The peace agreement was signed to neutralize the territory and prevent any military occupation.
L'accord de paix a été signé pour neutraliser le territoire et empêcher toute occupation militaire.
03
neutraliser, rendre neutre
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
Exemples
To neutralize the acidic soil, they added lime to balance the pH levels.
Pour neutraliser le sol acide, ils ont ajouté de la chaux pour équilibrer les niveaux de pH.
04
neutraliser, désamorcer
to deactivate or render harmless a bomb or similar weapon by disarming or defusing it
Transitive: to neutralize a bomb or similar weapon
Exemples
The technician carefully neutralized the bomb by cutting the right wires.
Le technicien a soigneusement neutralisé la bombe en coupant les bons fils.
05
neutraliser, éliminer
to eliminate a threat by killing or incapacitating someone who poses danger
Transitive: to neutralize sb
Exemples
The police officer was forced to neutralize the armed suspect to prevent further violence.
L'officier de police a été contraint de neutraliser le suspect armé pour éviter d'autres violences.
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neutralized
neutralize
neutral
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