detoxify

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de remover substâncias tóxicas ou nocivas do organismo ou do meio ambiente; também pode se referir a deixar de consumir substâncias como álcool, drogas ou alimentos prejudiciais.

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.

   Sinônimoscleansedecontaminatedetoxpurgepurify

   Antônimoscontaminatepoison

2. Treat for alcohol or drug dependenceB2formalmedical

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

   Tratar dependência de álcool ou drogas

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

   Sinônimosdetoxdetoxicatedry outsober up