detoxificationсуществительное The process of removing toxic substances or qualities. The detoxification of the water supply was necessary after the chemical spill.
A treatment designed to rid the body of toxins, often used in the context of drug or alcohol rehabilitation. The patient underwent detoxification to overcome his addiction to alcohol.
The metabolic process by which an organism converts toxic substances into less harmful compounds for elimination. Enzymes in the liver play a crucial role in the detoxification of xenobiotics.