Yes, hydrated lime can be used to neutralize hydrochloric acid. Hydrated lime, also known as calcium hydroxide, is a base that can react with acids to form water and a salt. When hydrated lime is added to hydrochloric acid, the following reaction occurs:

Ca(OH)2 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + 2H2O

In this reaction, the calcium hydroxide reacts with the hydrochloric acid to form calcium chloride and water. The calcium chloride is a salt, while the water is a harmless byproduct.