🧴detoxification

noun
/dɪˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances or effects from the body.
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example Sentences

Detoxification is often the first step in treating drug addiction.

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

Synonyms

cleansing, purification, purging, treatment, therapy
Entry 1
cleansing, purification, purging, treatment, therapy
Entry 2
purification, cleansing

Antonyms

poisoning, intoxication, toxicity
Entry 1
poisoning, intoxication
Entry 2
toxicity, poisoning

Collocations

detoxification program, detoxification process, alcohol detoxification, drug detoxification

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