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Record 1 2010-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Biochemistry
  • Anti-pollution Measures
DEF

To make harmless a poisonous substance, or to lessen the virulence of a harmful organism.

OBS

See also "detoxify."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Biochimie
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

Effectuer la détoxication.

OBS

détoxication (Biochimie) : Ensemble de processus biologiques qui aboutissent à la neutralisation ou à l'élimination par l'organisme de substances toxiques endogènes ou exogènes.

OBS

détoxication (Déchets) : Élimination du caractère toxique d'un déchet avant traitement ou mise en décharge.

OBS

Voir aussi «détoxifier».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toxicología
  • Bioquímica
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
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