English Explanatory Dictionary

detoxicate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove poison (or its effects) from.
  2. To counteract, or make less poisonous.

Word forms

detoxicate detoxicates detoxicating detoxicated

Etymology

From de- + toxic + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

detoxify

Related words

detoxication detoxicant nontoxic
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