activated charcoal
Porous black absorbent
Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated to increase its porosity, giving it an enormous surface area for absorbing other substances.
It's used medically to treat poisoning and overdoses, in water filtration systems, and in consumer products marketed for detoxification: The emergency room gave him activated charcoal to absorb the toxins.
Toxicology emergency service
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- ingestionConsuming into the body
- emergency treatmentUrgent care for injuries
stomach pumping · ipecac · poisoning · drug overdose · toxicology · chelation · neutralize · antipoison
Allowing passage of fluids
- surface areaMeasure of outer boundary
- bindingLegally or morally required
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
- absorptionProcess of taking in
sorbent · capillary action · saturation · entrapment · permeability · porosity
Woody drupe covering
- pyrolysisHeat-driven molecular breakdown
- carbonizationConversion to char
- high temperatureElevated thermal measurement
- bambooTall woody grass
peat · coal · kiln · processing · industrial · food grade · pharmaceutical grade
Contaminant removal device
- air purifierMachine filtering indoor atmosphere
- aquarium filterDevice cleaning fish habitat
- carbon filterAbsorbent purification medium
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
odor removal · particulate · sediment · impurity · tap water · fish tank · HEPA · gas mask
Substance removal process
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
- juice cleanseDiet of only fruit drinks
- supplementSomething added to complete
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
digestive health · bloating · hangover cure · wellness trend · naturopathy · holistic · alternative medicine · gut health
Protective facial covering
- peelOuter fruit layer
- blackhead removalEliminating clogged pore plugs
- pore cleansingClearing blocked skin openings
- teeth whiteningLightening stained enamel
toothpaste · skincare · deep cleanse · acne treatment · exfoliant
poison control
Toxicology emergency service
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- ingestionConsuming into the body
emergency treatment · stomach pumping · ipecac · poisoning · drug overdose · toxicology · chelation · neutralize · antipoison
porous
Allowing passage of fluids
- surface areaMeasure of outer boundary
- bindingLegally or morally required
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
absorption · sorbent · capillary action · saturation · entrapment · permeability · porosity
coconut shell
Woody drupe covering
- pyrolysisHeat-driven molecular breakdown
- carbonizationConversion to char
- high temperatureElevated thermal measurement
bamboo · peat · coal · kiln · processing · industrial · food grade · pharmaceutical grade
water filter
Contaminant removal device
- air purifierMachine filtering indoor atmosphere
- aquarium filterDevice cleaning fish habitat
- carbon filterAbsorbent purification medium
cartridge · odor removal · particulate · sediment · impurity · tap water · fish tank · HEPA · gas mask · respirator
detox
Substance removal process
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
- juice cleanseDiet of only fruit drinks
- supplementSomething added to complete
capsule · digestive health · bloating · hangover cure · wellness trend · naturopathy · holistic · alternative medicine · gut health
face mask
Protective facial covering
- peelOuter fruit layer
- blackhead removalEliminating clogged pore plugs
- pore cleansingClearing blocked skin openings
teeth whitening · toothpaste · skincare · deep cleanse · acne treatment · exfoliant
food coloring
Dye for consumables
- charcoalbriquettes, biochar
- Deodorizersair freshener, deodorizer, deodorant, room spray, plug-in freshener
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric
- coal typesanthracite, lignite, peat, coke, hard coal
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief
- Food Colorantscarmine, annatto, beet red, natural color, artificial colors
activated charcoalemetic
Substance causing vomiting
release agent · contaminant · pollutant · toxin · solvent
activated charcoalpoison
Harmful ingested substance
toxin · contaminant · venom · ipecac
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