1. the process of removing toxic or poisonous substances from the body or from a substance
Usage: commonly used in medical and health contexts
2. a treatment program designed to help someone stop using drugs or alcohol
Usage: medical/clinical context
3. the process of removing harmful or unwanted elements from something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The hospital offers a detoxification program for patients struggling with alcohol addiction.
• Liver detoxification is a natural process that helps remove waste from the body.
• She underwent detoxification to eliminate the toxins from her system.
• The water treatment facility uses detoxification to remove harmful chemicals.
• After years of substance abuse, he decided to enter a detoxification center.
• The body's detoxification system relies on the kidneys and liver to filter waste.
• Environmental detoxification efforts aim to clean up polluted areas.