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neutralize

[noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-] / ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnju- /


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Among all the varieties tested, kombuchas prepared from green tea and oolong tea demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity and the greatest capacity to neutralize free radicals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, the Science Based Targets initiative recently decided that, from 2035, companies can use carbon credits to neutralize their hardest-to-abate emissions to reach net-zero goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

On-screen footage shows UFC fighter Michael Chandler explaining to an FBI agent how to neutralize an armed assailant with hand-to-hand combat.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

However, Zeldin said "the most likely scenario" was "a low-volume release" enabling authorities to monitor, neutralize and contain the threat.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

She tied pretty red yarn around its tail to neutralize the bad luck.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston




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