Nullifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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nullifier

 

[ ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in science

A substance or agent that nullifies the effect of another.

Synonyms

antidote, counteractant, neutralizer

Examples of usage

  • The nullifier was added to the solution to counteract the toxic properties of the chemical.
  • The scientist used a nullifier to neutralize the acidity of the compound.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

A clause or provision that renders something void or invalid.

Synonyms

annuller, invalidator, voider

Examples of usage

  • The contract contained a nullifier that allowed either party to terminate the agreement.
  • The nullifier in the document invalidated the previous terms of the lease.
Context #3 | Noun

in technology

A device used to cancel or negate a signal or noise.

Synonyms

canceller, negator, silencer

Examples of usage

  • The audio engineer employed a nullifier to eliminate the background noise during the recording.
  • The radar system utilized a nullifier to reduce interference from external sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "nullifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulador

🇮🇳 निरस्तीकरण

🇩🇪 Annullierer

🇮🇩 peniadaan

🇺🇦 анулювальник

🇵🇱 anulowacz

🇯🇵 無効化装置

🇫🇷 annulateur

🇪🇸 anulador

🇹🇷 geçersiz kılma cihazı

🇰🇷 무효화 장치

🇸🇦 مُبْطِل

🇨🇿 anulátor

🇸🇰 anulátor

🇨🇳 无效器

🇸🇮 razveljavitelj

🇮🇸 ógildandi

🇰🇿 жойғыш

🇬🇪 გაუქმების მოწყობილობა

🇦🇿 ləğv edən

🇲🇽 anulador

Word origin

The term 'nullifier' originated from the word 'nullify', which dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'nullificare', meaning 'to make nothing'. The concept of nullification has been prevalent in various fields such as science, law, and technology, where the idea of negating or voiding an effect, provision, or signal is crucial.

See also: annuller, nullification, nullify.