To make something less poisonous or harmful. It may refer to the process of removing toxins, poisons, or other harmful substances from the body. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=D
Reduce the toxicity of a substance either (1) by making it less harmful or (2) by treating patients suffering from poisoning in such a way as to reduce the probability and/or severity of harmful effects. Found on http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/575-Detoxify
To reduce the toxicity of a substance by either making it less harmful or ... Treating patients suffering from poisoning in such a way as to reduce the probability and/or severity of harmful effects. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Reduce the toxicity of a substance either (1) by making it less harmful or (2) by treating patients suffering from poisoning in such a way as to reduce the probability and/or severity of harmful effects.
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