detoxification

American  

[dee-tok-suh-fi-key-shuhn] / diˌtɒk sə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

Sometimes detoxication

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.

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Etymology

Origin of detoxification

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

Example Sentences

The dance video, in which the blue balloons stood in for ions, depicted how Marshall’s Ph.D. work aims to make these materials more effective for other applications, such as water filtration and nerve agent detoxification.

From Science Magazine

In other words, this technology is intended for industrial agriculture; when it comes to wild bees, "considerable developments are still required if detoxification technologies could be applied to wild pollinators which contribute to pollination."

From Salon

She soon became presiding judge of the Municipal Court, where her accomplishments included supporting the first detoxification center for alcoholics.

From Los Angeles Times

Sturm also recommends facial massage, explaining that the lymphatic system is one of the body’s key methods of detoxification.

From Seattle Times

He described pain from drug withdrawal and insomnia, and asked to be admitted for detoxification.

From New York Times