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detoxify
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de·tox·i·fy (d-tks-f)
v.
1. To counteract or destroy the toxic properties of a substance.
2. To remove the effects of poison from something, such as the blood.
3. To treat a person for alcohol or drug dependence, usually under a medically supervised program designed to rid the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
detoxify
[dētok′sifī]
Etymology: L, de, from; Gk, toxikon, poison
to make a poisonous substance harmless or to overcome the effects of a poison.
detoxify,
v (detoxicate), to remove the toxic quality of a substance.
detoxify
to subject to detoxification.


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