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counterpoison

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun counterpoison has 1 sense
  1. antidote, counterpoison - a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
    --1 is a kind of remedy, curative, cure
    --1 has particulars: atropine; obidoxime chloride

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Counterpoison

Definition:

Counterpoison refers to a substance or treatment used to neutralize the effects of a poison, usually administered as an antidote.

Examples:

Noun:

Sense 1:

The doctor administered the counterpoison to the patient who had accidentally ingested a poisonous substance.

Sense 2:

Some snakebite kits include a counterpoison that can be used to counteract the venom.


Verb:

Sense 1:

The healthcare professional quickly counterpoisoned the patient to prevent further harm.

Sense 2:

The scientist experimented with different compounds to counterpoison the toxic effects of a specific chemical.


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