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Spanish word
desintoxicante
Pronunciation
IPA/desintoksiˈkante/
Meaning
- masculine nounantidote
Example
Tras la intoxicación, le recetaron un desintoxicante.
After the poisoning, he was prescribed an antidote.
More examples
En la farmacia me recomendaron un desintoxicante para el malestar estomacal.
At the pharmacy they recommended a detox agent for my stomach upset.
Core concept
Detox agent used after poisoning or during cleansing.
Common phrases
dosis de desintoxicante
dose of detox agent
pedir un desintoxicante
ask for a detox agent
Similar words
antídoto: Neutralizes a specific poison to stop its harmful effects in acute poisoning.
desintoxicación: Eliminating toxins from the body to cleanse and restore internal balance.
remedio: Relieves symptoms or treats minor ailments.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere a un remedio o producto empleado para desintoxicar el cuerpo tras una intoxicación o para procesos de depuración.
Word origin
From Spanish des- 'remove' plus intoxic(ar) 'to poison' and the suffix -ante, the term names an agent that removes intoxication.
Usage tips
- On labels and advertising desintoxicante often refers to wellness cleanses or supplements rather than hospital antidotes, so speakers often clarify the intended use.
Other meanings
- detox agentnoun
Opposites
- intoxicantetoxicantnoun
- venenopoisonnoun
Related words
- desintoxicardetoxifyverb
- desintoxicacióndetoxificationnoun
- desintoxicadordetox devicenoun