Definition

Describing something that works against or neutralizes poisons or toxins in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxic serum to treat the patient's poisoning.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new health supplement that’s supposed to be antitoxic?

Yeah, I read an article about it; they say it can really help your body detox.

I’m curious if it actually works or if it's just another fad.

It might be worth a try, especially if it helps counteract toxins.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antitoxic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "toxic" (from Greek "toxikon", meaning poison). The word describes something that works against poison or toxins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') something that is 'poison' ('toxic') — that's why antitoxic means something that counteracts poison.

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