neutralizer

noun

neu·​tral·​iz·​er

variants also British neutraliser

-zə(r)

plural -s

: one that neutralizes: such as

a

: any of various devices that neutralize or eliminate some unwanted or side effect (as static from radio, excess acidity from a solution)

b

: a worker who neutralizes something (as a product of acid hydrolysis by suitable treatment with a base) as his regular work

c

: a worker who cleans metal objects in an acid bath

d

: a chemical solution used to terminate the action of a permanent waving solution

e

: clocker entry 1 sense 3

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