Detoxification (noun)

  1. The process of removing toxic substances from the body.
  2. The process of removing or neutralizing harmful or toxic substances from a place or situation.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from detoxify + -ation.

Examples:

  1. She went to a rehabilitation center for detoxification from drugs.
  2. The detoxification process involved drinking large amounts of water and taking specific vitamins.
  3. The lake was undergoing detoxification to remove the chemicals that were poisoning the fish.
  4. The industrial plant was required to undergo detoxification before it could re-open.
  5. Detoxification was a crucial step in the rehabilitation process for the patient.
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