Detoxification Definition & Meaning

detoxification
noun
  1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
  2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)

"Detoxification" in song lyrics

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  • "overnight detoxification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fluoride detoxification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "skin detoxification"
    AOL — AOL

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