detoxicate

/dɪˌtɑksɪˈkeɪt, -ˌtɔks-/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or eliminate toxic substances from the body or a system

“The doctor recommended a detoxifying diet to detoxicate her system after the poisoning.”

2. verb

to remove or eliminate something considered impure or unwanted

“The company worked to detoxicate the polluted river by cleaning up the waste.”

3. noun

the process of removing or eliminating toxic substances from the body or a system

“Detoxication is crucial after a severe poisoning to prevent long-term damage.”

4. noun

the process of removing or eliminating something considered impure or unwanted

“The detoxication of the polluted river is a long-term process that requires community effort.”

Synonyms

  • cleanse
  • decontaminate
  • purify

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute