detoxify (redirected from detoxifying)

de·tox·i·fy  (d-tks-f)

tr.v. de·tox·i·fied, de·tox·i·fy·ing, de·tox·i·fies

1. To counteract or destroy the toxic properties of.

2. To remove the effects of poison from.

3. To treat (an individual) for alcohol or drug dependence, usually under a medically supervised program designed to rid the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.

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[de- + toxi(c) + -fy.]

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detoxify

Verb

[-fies, -fying, -fied] to remove poison from

detoxification n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	detoxify - remove poison from; "detoxify the soil" detoxicate chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"
	2.	detoxify - treat for alcohol or drug dependence; "He was detoxified in the clinic" detox care for, treat - provide treatment for; "The doctor treated my broken leg"; "The nurses cared for the bomb victims"; "The patient must be treated right away or she will die"; "Treat the infection with antibiotics"