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

So when a DIY soil detoxification workshop came up at a local nursery, she jumped on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

"The fasting cycles lead to profound metabolic changes, which together act as beneficial detoxification mechanisms and help to combat MASH," says Heikenwälder, summarizing the molecular details.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

But for those who want to take their cleansing a step further, herbs are especially helpful with balancing stress hormones so our bodies can focus on digestion and detoxification.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

Give the benefits of infrared sauna from the comfort of their own bed with this infrared blanket that boosts circulation and detoxification with light spectrum wavelengths.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The detoxification is accomplished by one of the enzymes of the liver.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson