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Definition of detoxication

detoxication

/diːˌtɑːksɪˈkeɪʃən/
de · tox · i · ca · tion
Plural:detoxications
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detoxication Lexical Profile

detoxication Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The metabolic or chemical process of removing toxic substances or neutralizing their poisonous effects in a living organism.

Example

"The liver plays a primary role in the detoxication of harmful metabolic byproducts in the bloodstream."

2

Medical treatment designed to assist a patient in overcoming physical dependence on alcohol or drugs by clearing the substances from the body.

Example

"The clinic provides supervised medical detoxication before patients begin long-term behavioral therapy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While interchangeable with "detoxification" in general contexts, "detoxication" is slightly older and primarily restricted to technical biochemistry and pharmacology.

• Rhymes for detoxication

• Nearby Words

detonator
detour
detox
detoxication
detoxification
detoxifier
detoxify

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detoxication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detoxication
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