Neutralizer
(noun)
A substance or agent that counteracts or eliminates the effects of another substance or agent.
Origin:
From the latin word neutralis, meaning 'having no particular bias or inclination'.
Examples:
- The chemist used a neutralizer to counteract the effects of the highly acidic solution.
- The doctor prescribed a neutralizer for the patient to take after eating too many spicy foods.
- The odor neutralizer was sprayed throughout the room, leaving a fresh and pleasant scent in its wake.
- The military used a neutralizer to safely dispose of the toxic chemicals in the abandoned factory.
- The neutralizer was added to the pool to adjust the pH balance and make the water safe for swimming.