English Explanatory Dictionary

detox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
  2. A detoxification unit.
verb
  1. To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.

Pronunciation

/ˈdiːtɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detox.wav

Word forms

detox detoxes detoxing detoxed

Etymology

Clipping of detoxification.

Derived words

detoxer digital detox teatox

Translations

Czech: detoxifikace Czech: detox Dutch: ontwenningskuur French: détox French: désintox Japanese: デトックス Korean: 디톡스 Polish: detoks Spanish: desintoxicación Turkish: detoks
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