neutralises
Neutralises refers to the process of rendering a substance ineffective or harmless. This can occur through various chemical or physical reactions. In chemistry, a common example is the reaction between an acid and a base, which produces a salt and water, thereby neutralising both the acidic and basic properties. The pH of the resulting solution is typically close to neutral, which is 7.
Beyond chemical reactions, neutralisation can also describe the act of cancelling out or counteracting an effect.
The term neutralises implies a reduction or elimination of a specific action, property, or threat. The method