Semlegesíti

Semlegesíti is a Hungarian verb form meaning “he/she/it neutralizes” or “renders neutral.” It is the present tense, third-person singular form of semlegesíteni, the verb meaning to neutralize. The root semleges- comes from semleges, meaning neutral, with the infinitive suffix -íteni to form a causative verb. Semlegesíti is used with a subject in the nominative and a direct object in the accusative, for example: A lúg semlegesíti a savat.

In usage, semlegesítés covers both literal and figurative neutralization. In chemistry, it refers to acid–base neutralization, typically yielding water and a salt and moving the solution toward a neutral pH. In broader contexts, the term can describe neutralizing a threat, risk, or harmful effect, or countering effects such as misinformation or dangerous actions. Example sentences include: A lúg semlegesíti a savat. A ködös helyzetet a hatóságok gyorsan semlegesítették, hogy ne okozzon sérüléseket.

Etymology and form: semlegesíteni is formed from semleges (neutral) plus a suffix that creates a verb meaning “to make neutral.” The word family includes semlegesítés (neutralization), semlegesítő (neutralizing agent), and various conjugated forms such as semlegesíti, semlegesíttem, semlegesíteni fogom, etc. The term is widely understood in scientific, safety, and everyday contexts where neutralization or mitigation is involved.