The Clue
Neutralized (15 letter answer)
The Answer
COUNTERBALANCED
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Notes
The answer COUNTERBALANCED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
COUNTERBALANCE as a verb:
1. (compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up) = adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
2. (oppose, counterbalance) = oppose with equal weight or force
3. (counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance) = oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
COUNTERBALANCED as an adjective:
1. (counterbalanced, counterpoised) = brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another