detox
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈdiːtɒks/
noun
Etymology: Clipping of detoxification.
- Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
- A detoxification unit.
verb
Etymology: Clipping of detoxification.
- To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.
“My grandmother said being organized led to success, so I set out to turn our fridge into a liquid dieter's paradise. First was detoxing the kitchen. I tossed out everything that would lead to temptation, like the leftover candy from Halloween, as well as everything that was expired and rotten.”