1. (v. t.) To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.

2. (v. t.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base.

3. (v. t.) To destroy the peculiar or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference; to counteract; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc.

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