Semlegesítenek

Semlegesítenek is the third person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb semlegesíteni, meaning to neutralize. The word derives from semleges (neutral) with the causative suffix -íteni, indicating the act of making something neutral or inactive. It is used with a direct object in the accusative case to denote what is being made neutral.

Usage and meaning: The term is common in chemistry, where a base or antidote can neutralize an acid or toxin. It also appears in medicine, pharmacology, environmental science, and security contexts, where actions are taken to neutralize threats, hazards, or destabilizing elements. In a broader sense, semlegesíteni can mean diminishing or cancelling the effect of something (for example, a device, a claim, or a political stance) so that it no longer has impact.

Grammar and related forms: Semlegesítenek takes a plural subject. Related forms include semlegesít (present singular or non-past), semlegesített (past tense), semlegesítés (noun: neutralization), and semlegesítő (adjective: neutralizing). The verb typically governs a direct object representing what is neutralized, as in “A savat semlegesítik” (They neutralize the acid) or “A méreg hatását semlegesítik.”

Examples: A lúgos oldat semlegesíti a savat. A mérgező anyag semlegesítésére antidotumokra van szükség. A feszültséget párbeszéd révén semlegesítik.