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de⋅tox

[n. dee-toks; v. dee-toks] Informal.
–noun
1. detoxification.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2. to detoxify.

Origin:
1970–75, Americanism; by shortening
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de·tox   (dē-tŏks')   
tr.v.   de·toxed, de·tox·ing, de·tox·es
To subject to detoxification.
n.   (dē'tŏks')
A section of a hospital or clinic in which patients are detoxified.

[Short for detoxify.]
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Main Entry: 1de·tox
Pronunciation: (')dE-'täks
Function: noun
1 often attributive : detoxification from anintoxicating or addictive substance detoxes —Carol Ann Campbell & Fredrick Kunkle> detox program> detoxclinic>
2 : a detox program, ward, or clinic detox at a local hospital —Karl Ross> detoxes —Gail Caldwell>
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detox de·tox (dē-tŏks')
v. de·toxed, de·tox·ing, de·tox·es
To subject to detoxification. n. (dē'tŏks')
A section of a hospital or clinic in which patients are detoxified.

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