Detox Definition

dē-tŏks
detoxes
verb
To subject to detoxification.
American Heritage

Detoxify.

Webster's New World
To subject someone or something to detoxification; detoxify.
American Heritage Medicine
To undergo detoxification.
Checked in to the clinic to detox.
American Heritage Medicine

Detoxify, especially from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.

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noun

Detoxification.

Webster's New World
A section of a hospital or clinic for drug or alcohol detoxification.
Webster's New World
A course of treatment involving detoxification.
American Heritage
A short-term health regimen involving procedures thought to remove toxins from the body, such as drinking large amounts of liquid, eating a restricted diet or fasting, taking nutritional supplements, and undergoing enemas.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Detox

Noun

Singular:
detox
Plural:
detoxes

Origin of Detox

  • Short for detoxify

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Detox Sentence Examples

  • Buy two boxes of Crystal Spring detox footpads and get one free.

  • A detox is a regime designed to reduce the toxin levels in our bodies.

  • Many people consider a detox in January due to festive overindulgence.

  • Last chance saloon A swift pint, then back into detox.

  • Detox, invigorate and awaken the body with the refreshing citrus scent of sunny Florida grapefruit and minty undertones of wild Tunisian rosemary.

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