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de·tox·i·fy  audio  (d-tks-f) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
de·tox·i·fied , de·tox·i·fy·ing , de·tox·i·fies
  1. To counteract or destroy the toxic properties of.
  2. To remove the effects of poison from.
  3. To treat (an individual) for alcohol or drug dependence, usually under a medically supervised program designed to rid the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.

ETYMOLOGY:
de- + toxi(c) + -fy


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