detoxify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus d'élimination des substances toxiques ou nocives de l'organisme ou de l'environnement.

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.

   Détoxifier

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

   Synonymescleansedecontaminatedetoxpurgepurify

   Antonymescontaminatepoison

2. Treat for alcohol or drug dependenceB2formalmedical

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

   Désintoxiquer (suivre une cure de désintoxication)

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

   Synonymesdetoxdetoxicatedry outsober up