noun / verb
detox
A regimen claimed to rid the body of toxins.
She questions whether the advertised detox does anything for her health.
Etymology
Detox shortens detoxification, combining removal with the word for poison. In this wellness use, the name states the regimen’s claimed aim of removing toxins.
More examples
- The spa offers three-day detoxes based on juice and broth.
- He plans to detox with a strict diet next week.
- The label promises a detox but offers no supporting evidence.
Forms
detox · detoxes · detoxed · detoxing
detoxification noun — The process of removing toxic substances.
Similar words
- cleanse
- Also names a body-cleansing regimen, often involving dietary restrictions.