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单词 detox
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detox

noun

de·​tox ˈdē-ˌtäks How to pronounce detox (audio)
di-ˈtäks
often attributive
1
: detoxification from an intoxicating or addictive substance
a detox clinic
2
: a program or facility for assisting a person undergoing detoxification from an intoxicating or addictive substance
spent one week in detox
3
: a regimen or treatment intended to remove toxins and impurities from the body
A well-designed detox can help purge your liver, colon, and kidneys of toxins; clear your skin; boost your energy; and help you safely shed pounds. Lisa Turner
detox verb

Example Sentences

He spent one week in detox. The famous writer recently went into detox. She has been through two detoxes in the past year.
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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

detox 1 of 2

noun

de·​tox (ˈ)dē-ˈtäks How to pronounce detox (audio)
1
a
: detoxification from an intoxicating or addictive substance
a unit providing detox for adolescents
often used before another noun
a detox clinic
b
: a detox program or facility
There are city officials who are scrambling to see if they can extend the average stays in a detox. Peter Gelzinis, The Boston Herald
2
: a regimen or treatment to remove toxins and impurities from the body
A well-designed detox can help purge your liver, colon, and kidneys of toxins; clear your skin; boost your energy; and help you safely shed pounds. Lisa Turner, Better Nutrition

detox

2 of 2

intransitive verb

: to subject oneself to or to undergo detoxification : detoxify
Safely detoxing requires a 10- to 15-day hospital stay, medical experts say. Luke Cyphers, ESPN

transitive verb

: to remove a harmful or intoxicating substance from (someone or something) : detoxify
Most heroin addicts have been detoxed hundreds of times. Susan Reed, People Weekly
also : to remove impurities from
Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as phytonutrients, compounds that naturally detox the body. Redbook
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