detoxify
pronunciation
How to pronounce detoxify in British English:
UK [ˌdi:ˈtɒksɪfaɪ]
How to pronounce detoxify in American English:
US [ˌdiˈtɑksɪfaɪ]
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- Verb:
- remove poison from
- treat for alcohol or drug dependence
Word Origin
- detoxify (v.)
- 1905; see de- + toxic + -fy. Earlier in the same sense was detoxicate (1867).
Example
- 1. Broccoli has a chemical in it called an indole , which helps the liver detoxify itself .
- 2. This need to detoxify causes stress in the liver and kidneys and can damage these vital organs .
- 3. In his first major speech geithner is expected to detail how he will detoxify the us financial system .