Associations to the word «Detox»

Wiktionary

DETOX, noun. Detoxification, especially of alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
DETOX, noun. A detoxification unit.
DETOX, verb. Detoxify, especially from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.

Dictionary definition

DETOX, noun. The hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified.
DETOX, verb. Treat for alcohol or drug dependence; "He was detoxified in the clinic".

Wise words

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