noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any metabolic process by which the toxicity of a material is reduced
2. 2
   Any treatment of a patient suffering from poisoning that promotes physiological process to reduce the effects

Etymology

From de- + toxication.

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