detoxify
verb (used with object)
to rid of poison or the effect of poison.
detoxifying
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present participleof detoxify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Similarly, betalains, the pigments responsible for rich reds and yellows, offer detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits but are excreted by the body without a visible effect on skin tone.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2025
The authors discovered bella moths have not one but two copies of the gene that codes for their unique detoxifying enzyme.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2024
From detoxifying tonics to brain-boosting nootropics, beverages promise a vast—and growing—array of health benefits.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 8, 2024
And the strategy that led to the discovery of the compound, described today in Nature, may offer a route for detoxifying other antimicrobial drugs.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 8, 2023
An inhalation room treated the respiratory system and asthma, and there were detoxifying baths using mud from the nearby springs.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
