detoxification
Americannoun
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Biochemistry. the metabolic process by which toxins are changed into less toxic or more readily excretable substances.
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the act of detoxifying.
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the state of being detoxified.
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Etymology
Origin of detoxification
First recorded in 1900–05; detoxi(cate) + -fication
Example Sentences
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Laboratory analyses and enzyme tests showed that the fungus uses a two-step detoxification strategy.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 1, 2026
That could have included residential rehabilitation, community-based treatment, detoxification, substitute prescriptions or any other treatment recommended by a health professional.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
The broad strokes of natural detoxification are easy to grasp, but the particulars not so much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2025
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
The detoxification is accomplished by one of the enzymes of the liver.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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