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counteractive

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪv/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪv/

Translations

counteractiveadjective
more counteractive
Comp.
most counteractive
Super.
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪv/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪv/
neutralisantEmploi adjectival, surtout dans un contexte technique ou médical.
The counteractive measures taken by the government helped to stabilize the economy.
Les mesures neutralisantes prises par le gouvernement ont aidé à stabiliser l'économie.
Synonyms
contrary
dissuasive
preventive
antagonistic
opposing
Antonyms
active
counteractivenoun
counteractives
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪv/
US
/ˌkaʊntɚˈæktɪv/
Used, though rarely, to denote an agent, action, or substance that counteracts something else.
neutralisantTerme général pour une substance ou un agent qui neutralise un effet.
Lemon juice is a useful counteractive to the strong odor of fish.
Le jus de citron est un neutralisant utile contre la forte odeur du poisson.
Synonyms
counterbalance
counterforce
counteraction
antagonist
inhibitor
remedy
countermeasure
neutralizer
counteragent
antidote

Definitions

counteractiveadjective
Acting against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
The counteractive measures taken by the government helped to stabilize the economy.
counteractivenoun
An agent, action, or substance that counteracts something else.
Lemon juice is a useful counteractive to the strong odor of fish.
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