neutralizer

Definition of neutralizernext
as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence

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Recent Examples of neutralizer Its odor control includes applying odor neutralizer to waste and keeping portions of the building wrapped to contain smells, and pest control includes daily fly treatments and the use of rodent-control devices, according to Lineage. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 July 2026 For example, the company has surrounded the building with odor control sprayers, applied odor neutralizer to the waste multiple times a day, and wrapped the building where possible to contain the smell, according to a statement. Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 The measures include odor-control sprayers being installed around the warehouse, application of odor-neutralizer to the waste multiple times per day, and wrapping the building where possible to control odors. City News Service, Daily News, 25 July 2026 Wood ash is also quite alkaline, so can be used as a neutralizer if your soil is too acidic. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Both coffee grounds and coffee beans are natural odor neutralizers. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 But Minnesota reminded basketball onlookers last series that its defense can be the ultimate neutralizer. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026 The department has also installed gas wells to better control gas emissions, odor neutralizers to reduce stench, as well as various programs that convert landfill gas to energy, Alonso said. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 Baking soda, coffee grounds, and vinegar are excellent odor neutralizers. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizer
Noun
  • There is no longer a reason to build in room for a counter that may never come.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • By seeking next-generation counter-drone capabilities, the US Coast Guard is preparing for an evolving security environment in which underwater drones are expected to play a much larger role.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Enterprise Mobility offers a sweeping sustainability program, including a carbon offset option that allows customers to purchase carbon credits from third-party partner Terrapass at the time of rental.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Drizzle 1½ cups sauce over and, using an offset spatula or a spoon, spread evenly over eggplants.
    Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Finding that balance, Amin said, looks different for every family.
    Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But falling labor force participation nonetheless adds to a picture of an American labor economy seemingly out of balance with few solutions in sight.
    Sarah Jackson Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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