detox
|de/tox|
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/ˈdiː.tɑːks/
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/ˈdiː.tɒks/
removal of toxins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detox' originates from the English word 'detoxification', where 'de-' meant 'remove' and 'toxic' meant 'poisonous'.
Historical Evolution
'detoxification' was shortened to 'detox' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of toxins', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a process or period of detoxification'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.
She went on a detox to cleanse her body.
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Verb 1
to undergo a detoxification process.
He decided to detox after the holiday season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 17:30