detox
[ noun dee-toks; verb dee-toks ]
/ noun ˈdi tɒks; verb diˈtɒks /
noun
verb (used with or without object)
to detoxify.
Origin of detox
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; by shortening
Words nearby detox
detmold,
detonate,
detonation,
detonator,
detour,
detox,
detoxicate,
detoxification,
detoxification centre,
detoxify,
detr
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British Dictionary definitions for detox
detox
/ (ˈdiːˌtɒks) informal /
noun
treatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
verb
to undergo treatment to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
Word Origin for detox
C20: from (for sense 1)
detoxification or (for sense 2)
detoxicate
Medical definitions for detox
detox
[ dē-tŏks′ ]
v.
To subject to detoxification.
n.
A section of a hospital or clinic in which patients are detoxified.