Definition of "detox" []

• To subject to detoxification. (verb-transitive)
• A section of a hospital or clinic in which patients are detoxified. (noun)

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• "The scientists, however, say the term detox has no meaning outside the treatment for drug addiction or poisoning and the body is capable of looking after itself."
• "Ariel Werner '09 has finally entered "detox" - election detox, that is."
• "Some day we hope you grow up and can detox from the brainwashing you received in school."