detoxify

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el proceso de eliminar sustancias tóxicas o dañinas del cuerpo o del medio ambiente.

A verb used to indicate the process of removing toxic or harmful substances from the body or an environment.

1. Remove poison fromB2formalmedical

   To remove toxic substances or poison from the body or an environment.

   Desintoxicar

   • The liver helps detoxify harmful chemicals in the blood.
   • Certain plants can detoxify contaminated soil.
   • The patient was given medication to detoxify the system.

   Sinónimoscleansedecontaminatedetoxpurgepurify

   Antónimoscontaminatepoison

2. Treat for alcohol or drug dependenceB2formalmedical

   To undergo a process of removing addictive substances from the body, often under medical supervision.

   Desintoxicar (de drogas o alcohol)

   • He checked into a clinic to detoxify from alcohol.
   • The program helps addicts detoxify safely.
   • She successfully detoxified from opioids after several weeks.

   Sinónimosdetoxdetoxicatedry outsober up