neutralizer
Makes things balanced
A neutralizer is something that counteracts or cancels out an effect.
In chemistry, it's a substance that brings an acidic or alkaline solution to a neutral pH.
In hair care, a neutralizer stops the chemical process after a perm or relaxer treatment.
More broadly, anything that offsets or nullifies: The text was meant to be a neutralizer for nationalist passions.
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
acid · solvent · detoxifier · decontaminant · precipitant · absorbent · stabilizer · antiseptic
Nullify by opposing force
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- negateCancel or disprove
- nullifyMake of no effect
- cancelRevoke or terminate
deactivate · inactivate · eliminate · suppress · quench · void · annul · defuse
One who resolves disputes
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
go-between · moderator · liaison · broker · reconciler · intercessor · buffer · diplomat
Remove capacity to harm
- defuseRender harmless
- incapacitateDeprive of strength or ability
- immobilizeStop all motion
- disableRemove functional capacity
subdue · contain · suppress · eliminate · counterterrorism · bomb squad · ordnance disposal · security
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- color correctorPigment that cancels discoloration
- purple shampooPigmented hair cleanser for brassiness
- undertoneSubdued background quality
pigment · base coat · foundation · astringent · clarifier · setting spray · brassiness · complexion
antidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- baseSupporting bottom structure
alkali · acid · solvent · detoxifier · decontaminant · precipitant · absorbent · stabilizer · antiseptic · disinfectant
counteract
Nullify by opposing force
cancel · deactivate · inactivate · eliminate · suppress · quench · void · annul · defuse · disarm
arbitrator
One who resolves disputes
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
facilitator · go-between · moderator · liaison · broker · reconciler · intercessor · buffer · diplomat · third party
disarm
Remove capacity to harm
- defuseRender harmless
- incapacitateDeprive of strength or ability
- immobilizeStop all motion
disable · subdue · contain · suppress · eliminate · counterterrorism · bomb squad · ordnance disposal · security · countermeasure
toner
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- color correctorPigment that cancels discoloration
- purple shampooPigmented hair cleanser for brassiness
undertone · pigment · base coat · foundation · astringent · clarifier · setting spray · brassiness · complexion
- Deodorizersair freshener, deodorizer, deodorant, room spray, plug-in freshener
- counteragentsantidote, antitoxin, antivenom, antiserum, counteractant
- permsspiral perm, body wave, cold wave, perm rods, perm solution
- Purification Chemicalschlorine, chloramine, chlorine tablets, alum, coagulant
- Antidotesantidote, antidotes, antitoxin, antivenom, antivenoms
- hair relaxerssodium hydroxide, texturizer, touch-up, keratin treatment, Brazilian blowout
neutralizeramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
intensifier · enhancer · booster · magnifier · strengthener
neutralizeracidifier
Substance that adds sourness
alkalizer · activator · corrosive · reactant · destabilizer
neutralizerinstigator
One who provokes action
agitator · provocateur · escalator · aggravator · inflamer
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