Detoxification
(noun)
- The process of removing toxic substances from the body.
- The process of removing or neutralizing harmful or toxic substances from a place or situation.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from detoxify + -ation.
Examples:
- She went to a rehabilitation center for detoxification from drugs.
- The detoxification process involved drinking large amounts of water and taking specific vitamins.
- The lake was undergoing detoxification to remove the chemicals that were poisoning the fish.
- The industrial plant was required to undergo detoxification before it could re-open.
- Detoxification was a crucial step in the rehabilitation process for the patient.