Definition

To remove toxins or harmful substances from the body or a substance.

Example

Many people choose to detoxicate their bodies after a period of unhealthy eating.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've been reading about ways to detoxicate my body after the holidays.

That sounds interesting! What do you plan to do?

I think I'll start with a juice cleanse to help detoxicate and feel refreshed.

Great idea! I’ve heard those can really boost your energy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Detoxicate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "toxicum" (from Latin, meaning poison) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to cause). The word means to make something free from poison or toxins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing poison' ('de-' means away and 'toxicum' means poison) to remember that 'detoxicate' means to cleanse or purify from harmful substances.

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