detoxification
Translation
detoxification, detox
Examples
The liver is essential for detoxification of the body.
The liver is essential for detoxification of the body.
He checked into a clinic for drug detoxification.
He checked into a clinic for drug detoxification.
Grammar Patterns
detoxification ((of sth.)) the process of removing harmful substances from (sth.) The liver is essential for detoxification of the body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purification, cleansing, detox
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (removal) + 'toxic' (poison) + the suffix '-fication' (making). It literally means 'the process of removing poison'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down into its parts: DE-TOXI-FICATION. It's the process of removing toxins.