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English word origin

Etymology of detox

Clipping of detoxification.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.

noun

Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs. · A detoxification unit.

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Clipping of detoxification.

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