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Noun: detox  'dee,tóks
Usage: informal
  1. The process or time of detoxification, esp. from alcohol or addictive drugs, also more generally the recovery from overindulgence in something
    "have a digital detox after overindulging in technology"; "A fresh fruit and veggie detox can be a great way to recover from Christmas"
     
  2. The hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified
Verb: detox  'dee,tóks
Usage: informal
  1. Treat for alcohol or drug dependence
    "He was detoxed in the clinic";
    - detoxify

Derived forms: detoxed, detoxes, detoxing

Type of: care for, hospital ward, treat, ward

Encyclopedia: Detox