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Meaning of DETOXIFY

Pronunciation:  dee'tâksufI

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  treat for alcohol or drug dependence; "He was detoxified in the clinic"
  2. [v]  remove poison from; "detoxify the soil"
 
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 Synonyms: detoxicate
 
 See Also: care for, remove, take, take away, treat, withdraw

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: To reduce the toxicity of a substance by either
  1. making it less harmful or
  2. treating patients suffering from poisoning in such a way as to reduce the probability and/or severity of harmful effects.
 

 

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