What does "detoxification" mean?

The process of removing toxins.

How do you pronounce "detoxification"?

Pronounced //diˈtɑk.sɪ.fɪˌkeɪ.ʃən//.

Common synonyms include: cleansing, decontamination, detox, detoxes, detoxification process, detoxification therapy.

/diˈtɑk.sɪ.fɪˌkeɪ.ʃən/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The process of removing toxins. countable, uncountable
2
treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) wordnet
3
a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances wordnet

"Two days later he was discharged from a detoxification clinic."

From de- + toxification.