remove toxic substances or qualities from:the process uses chemical reagents to detoxify the oil
(usually be detoxified) treat (an alcoholic or drug addict) to remove the effects of drink or drugs in order to help them overcome addiction:he was twice detoxified from heroin
[no object] abstain from drink and drugs until the bloodstream is free of toxins in order to overcome alcoholism or drug addiction.
[no object] become free of poisonous substances or qualities:you can help your body detoxify by cutting down on coffee
Derivatives
detoxifier
noun
Origin:
early 20th century: from de- (expressing removal) + Latin toxicum 'poison' + -fy
