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to detoxify
01
to eliminate or neutralize harmful substances
Transitive: to detoxify sb/sth
Example
Environmental initiatives aim to detoxify polluted water sources for the well-being of aquatic ecosystems.
Activated charcoal is known for its ability to absorb and detoxify harmful substances in the digestive system.
02
to treat someone in order to help them stop drinking too much alcohol or taking an excessive amount of drugs
Transitive: to detoxify sb
Example
The clinic offered a program to detoxify individuals struggling with alcohol addiction.
After years of substance abuse, he decided to detoxify his body in a rehabilitation center.
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