detox

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13
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13
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːtɒks/

Definition of detox

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
  2. (countable, uncountable)A detoxification unit.

verb

  1. (ambitransitive)To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.
    “My grandmother said being organized led to success, so I set out to turn our fridge into a liquid dieter's paradise. First was detoxing the kitchen. I tossed out everything that would lead to temptation, like the leftover candy from Halloween, as well as everything that was expired and rotten.”

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Etymology

Clipping of detoxification.

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