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disintoxication

American  
[dis-in-tok-si-kay-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˌtɒk sɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

Etymology

Origin of disintoxication

First recorded in 1925–30; dis- 1 + intoxication


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In order to see things as they are," says he, "Americans need a disintoxication treatment.

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