desintoxicar
1. to remove toxic substances from something, especially the body
The liver helps detoxify harmful chemicals in the body.
O fígado ajuda a desintoxicar as substâncias químicas prejudiciais no corpo.
2. to undergo a process of removing addictive substances from one's system
She decided to detoxify from alcohol with professional help.
Ela decidiu se desintoxicar do álcool com ajuda profissional.
3. to make something less harmful or poisonous
The water treatment facility works to detoxify contaminated water.
A estação de tratamento de água trabalha para desintoxicar a água contaminada.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'detoxify' has become increasingly popular in wellness culture, extending beyond medical contexts to include lifestyle practices like 'digital detoxes' and 'social media detoxes.' In the US, it's particularly common in fitness and alternative health communities. In Brazil, the term is widely used in medical and rehabilitation contexts, especially regarding substance abuse treatment.
NYC Slang
detox (informal shortened form used colloquially in NYC wellness culture)
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