detox
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Noun — The process of clearing harmful substances such as alcohol or drugs from the body.
How to use detox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal in everyday use ("juice detox"); more clinical when referring to addiction treatment.
Etymology
A shortened form of "detoxification".
Full origin of detox →Frequently asked questions
What does “detox” mean?
The word “detox” means the process of clearing harmful substances such as alcohol or drugs from the body. In plain terms, getting harmful substances (or sometimes just excess like sugar or alcohol) out of your system.
How do you pronounce “detox”?
“Detox” is pronounced DEE-toks (/ˈdiːtɒks/ in IPA).
How do you use “detox” in a sentence?
Here is “detox” used in a sentence: “He checked into a detox clinic after years of heavy drinking.”
What part of speech is “detox”?
Depending on how it is used, “detox” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “detox” have?
“Detox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of clearing harmful substances such as alcohol or drugs from the body.