antidotal

1 8.4

That stops or reduces the harmful effects of a poison

adjective
/ˌæn.tɪˈdoʊ.təl/

Specialized

: antídoto

Doctors recommend antidotal treatments for patients who have ingested toxic substances.

Examples

Popular jerk stand Scotchies has locations in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, where the festival provides antidotal relief to the spicy main for brave locals and heat-seeking travelers alike.

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What most naturalists know that some don't is that for every species alive today, there is an antidotal species that can prevent it from becoming invasive... that species is called "Human."

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The antidotal properties of the new medication can help reverse the effects of poisoning.
Her quick response included administering an antidotal injection to counteract the snake venom.

Synonyms

antitoxic

vsantidotal

Specialized

1 7.0

To stop or reduce the harm a poison does

describes a property or relation to a remedy rather than active neutralization

How Effective

lifesaving

17 3.5

effective

∞ 3.1

antidotal

Specialized

1 8.4

helpful

722 1.0

ineffective

83 3.4

Surface Forms

antidotal positive

Morphology

antidotal = antidote (transparent) = antidote + al

The adjective is transparently formed from the noun 'antidote' with the common adjectival suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Antidotal comes from the word antidote, which has the Greek part anti- meaning 'against' and a root meaning 'to give', so an antidote is something 'given against' a poison. That's why antidotal describes something that works 'against' a poison or can stop its effect.