detoxification

[ dee-tok-suh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. Biochemistry. the metabolic process by which toxins are changed into less toxic or more readily excretable substances.
2. the act of detoxifying.
3. the state of being detoxified.
4. detox ( def 7 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of detoxification¹

First recorded in 1900–05; detoxi(cate) + -fication

Example Sentences

Those benefits include stress relief, muscle recovery, improved circulation, and detoxification.

From Popular-Science

Saunas can provide many health benefits, including detoxification, improved circulation, stress and pain relief, weight loss, and more and general relaxation depending on the person.

From Popular-Science

The new money will be used toward things like more detoxification beds for substance abusers, interim shelter beds, rapid rehousing assistance and expanded outreach and workforce training programs.

From Voice of San Diego

The possibility that whiteflies might use a plant detoxification gene to tolerate plant toxins tantalized Turlings’ colleagues in China.

From Science News

According to Alireza, detoxification is a long process, lasting about three weeks.

From The Daily Beast

Americans spend millions of dollars a year on “cleansing and detoxification” products.

From The Daily Beast

Detoxification is never a pleasant experience, as any addict can attest.

From The Daily Beast