detoxify — to remove toxic or harmful substances from something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove toxic or harmful substances from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtɑːksɪfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks drinking lemon water will detoxify her from too much pizza.
- The spa claims their mud bath can detoxify your entire body in 30 minutes.
- Scientists are developing new methods to detoxify contaminated soil.
detoxify
VERB[/dɪˈtɑːksɪfaɪ/]
to remove toxic or harmful substances from something
💡 Concept
The clinic helps patients detoxify their bodies through fresh juices and rest.
🎵 Rhyme
Detoxify to clarify, then justify the process!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪˈtɑːksɪfaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/diːˈtɒksɪfaɪ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixde--
Roottoxic
Suffix--ify
🎵Rhyme
clarifyamplifyjustify
clarify
amplify
justify
🔗Collocations
detoxify the liver
detoxify the body
naturally detoxify
detoxify pollutants
detoxify chemicals
help detoxify
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom thinks drinking lemon water will detoxify her from too much pizza.”
😄 Fun example
“The spa claims their mud bath can detoxify your entire body in 30 minutes.”
“Scientists are developing new methods to detoxify contaminated soil.”
“The new air filter system can effectively detoxify indoor air pollution.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
purifycleansedecontaminateneutralize
Antonyms
contaminatepoisontoxify
Related
toxindetoxpurificationcleansingantidote
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