detoxify

verb

de·tox·i·fy (ˌ)dē-ˈtäk-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce detoxify (audio)

detoxified; detoxifying

transitive verb

: to remove a harmful substance (such as a poison or toxin) or the effect of such from

: to render (a harmful substance) harmless

: to free (someone, such as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance

: neutralize sense 2

detoxification

(ˌ)dē-ˌtäk-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce detoxify (audio)

noun

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These days, detoxify can mean to free (someone) from a substance addiction (and yes, it's the source of detox, a more recent word that also refers to getting drugs or alcohol out of a person's system). Originally, however, detoxification was something done to things rather than to people. In its earliest uses - from about 1905 - detoxify referred to the removal of poison, or of poisonous or damaging properties, from a harmful substance, or to the removal of poisonous or toxic substances from something contaminated (such as the bloodstream).The specific application to removing poison from an addict is relatively new, dating to the mid-20th century. Today, detoxify is also often used generally in reference to counteracting the activity or effect of anything harmful (such as propaganda).

Example Sentences

a special tea that is supposed to detoxify the body a drug addict who is being detoxified

Recent Examples on the Web This mask uses pink Australian clay to detoxify the skin, while gently exfoliating at the same time.

Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Also included is the need to detoxify and recharge, the urge to be acknowledged and a desire to find meaning in a ritual that takes up the lion’s share of most people's time in life.

Manoj Agarwal, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Laboratoires Filorga’s Scrub & Detox is a two-in-one double-action exfoliator that comes in the form of a velvety black foam, designed to intensely detoxify and reveal new skin in under five minutes.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 Formulated with charcoal powder, salicylic acid, kaolin clay, lavender and tea tree oils, this face mask is balanced to help skin detoxify, destress, and look smoother.

Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 And, hemp also helps to detoxify the soil, removes CO2 from the air, and doesn’t need pesticides, further establishing it as an eco-friendly option.

Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Using natural and moisturizing ingredients, this product works to detoxify your pits and will keep you dry and clean throughout the day.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 Spirulina extract works to detoxify the skin of oil, dirt, grime, makeup and other impurities – all while revitalizing the skin.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022 More recent Democratic leaders, even when criticized for their views on the size and reach of government, have found ways to detoxify the once dangerous mix of driving and taxation.

John Myers, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

detoxify

verb

de·tox·i·fy (ˈ)dē-ˈtäk-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce detoxify (audio)

detoxified; detoxifying

transitive verb

: to remove a poison or toxin or the effect of such from

: to render (a harmful substance) harmless

: to free (as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance

the clinic started detoxifying him by gradually lowering his dosage

J. M. Markham

intransitive verb

: to become free of addiction to a drug or alcohol

单词	detoxify
释义	detoxify verb de·tox·i·fy (ˌ)dē-ˈtäk-sə-ˌfī detoxified; detoxifying transitive verb 1 a : to remove a harmful substance (such as a poison or toxin) or the effect of such from b : to render (a harmful substance) harmless 2 : to free (someone, such as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance 3 : neutralize sense 2 detoxification (ˌ)dē-ˌtäk-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən noun Did you know? These days, detoxify can mean to free (someone) from a substance addiction (and yes, it's the source of detox, a more recent word that also refers to getting drugs or alcohol out of a person's system). Originally, however, detoxification was something done to things rather than to people. In its earliest uses - from about 1905 - detoxify referred to the removal of poison, or of poisonous or damaging properties, from a harmful substance, or to the removal of poisonous or toxic substances from something contaminated (such as the bloodstream).The specific application to removing poison from an addict is relatively new, dating to the mid-20th century. Today, detoxify is also often used generally in reference to counteracting the activity or effect of anything harmful (such as propaganda). Example Sentences a special tea that is supposed to detoxify the body a drug addict who is being detoxified Recent Examples on the Web This mask uses pink Australian clay to detoxify the skin, while gently exfoliating at the same time. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Also included is the need to detoxify and recharge, the urge to be acknowledged and a desire to find meaning in a ritual that takes up the lion’s share of most people's time in life. Manoj Agarwal, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Laboratoires Filorga’s Scrub & Detox is a two-in-one double-action exfoliator that comes in the form of a velvety black foam, designed to intensely detoxify and reveal new skin in under five minutes. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 Formulated with charcoal powder, salicylic acid, kaolin clay, lavender and tea tree oils, this face mask is balanced to help skin detoxify, destress, and look smoother. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 And, hemp also helps to detoxify the soil, removes CO2 from the air, and doesn’t need pesticides, further establishing it as an eco-friendly option. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Using natural and moisturizing ingredients, this product works to detoxify your pits and will keep you dry and clean throughout the day. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 Spirulina extract works to detoxify the skin of oil, dirt, grime, makeup and other impurities – all while revitalizing the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022 More recent Democratic leaders, even when criticized for their views on the size and reach of government, have found ways to detoxify the once dangerous mix of driving and taxation. John Myers, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Medical Definition detoxify verb de·tox·i·fy (ˈ)dē-ˈtäk-sə-ˌfī detoxified; detoxifying transitive verb 1 a : to remove a poison or toxin or the effect of such from b : to render (a harmful substance) harmless 2 : to free (as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance the clinic started detoxifying him by gradually lowering his dosage J. M. Markham intransitive verb : to become free of addiction to a drug or alcohol
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detoxify

verb

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