1. making something ineffective or harmless by counteracting its effect
Usage: present participle of neutralize
2. making something chemically neutral
Usage: chemistry; present participle of neutralize

1. having the effect of making something ineffective or harmless

Examples

• The antidote is neutralizing the poison in her system.
• Scientists are working on neutralizing the harmful bacteria.
• Adding baking soda is neutralizing the acid in the solution.
• The new policy is neutralizing the effects of the previous regulation.
• The neutralizing agent quickly stopped the chemical reaction.
• They used a neutralizing shampoo to remove the hair dye.
• The medication is neutralizing the stomach acid effectively.