neutralizes

英 [ˈnjuːtrəlaɪzɪz]

美 [ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪz]

v. 使无效; 中和; 使成为中性; 使中立
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柯林斯词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 neutralise

VERB 使无效;使无法正常工作
Toneutralizesomething means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly.
1. The US is trying to neutralize the resolution in the UN Security Council...
  美国正试图在联合国安理会使该决议无效。
2. The intruder smashed a window to get in and then neutralized the alarm system.
  闯入者打碎了一扇窗户进来，然后破坏了警报系统。
VERB (用化学品)中和，使成为中性
When a chemical substanceneutralizesan acid, it makes it less acid.
1. Antacids are alkaline and they relieve pain by neutralizing acid in the contents of the stomach.
  抗酸剂是碱性的，通过中和胃容物中的酸来减轻疼痛。