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detoxifying

 

[ diːˈtɒksɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

health

Relating to the process of removing toxic substances from the body.

Synonyms

cleansing, purging, purifying

Examples of usage

  • Healing foods have detoxifying properties that help cleanse the body.
  • Regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy and detoxifying lifestyle.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A treatment or process designed to remove toxins and impurities from the body.

Synonyms

cleansing, purging, purification

Examples of usage

  • She went to a spa for a detoxifying treatment.
  • The detoxifying program focuses on eliminating harmful substances from the body.

Translations

Translations of the word "detoxifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desintoxicante

🇮🇳 विषहरण

🇩🇪 entgiftend

🇮🇩 detoksifikasi

🇺🇦 детоксикаційний

🇵🇱 detoksykacyjny

🇯🇵 解毒

🇫🇷 détoxifiant

🇪🇸 desintoxicante

🇹🇷 detoksifiye edici

🇰🇷 해독

🇸🇦 مزيل للسموم

🇨🇿 detoxikační

🇸🇰 detoxikačný

🇨🇳 排毒

🇸🇮 razstrupljevalni

🇮🇸 afeitrun

🇰🇿 дезинтоксикациялау

🇬🇪 დეტოქსიკაცია

🇦🇿 detoksifikasiya

🇲🇽 desintoxicante

Etymology

The term 'detoxifying' originated from the word 'detoxify', which is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'toxify' meaning 'to poison'. The concept of detoxification has been present in various cultures throughout history, with practices ranging from fasting to herbal remedies aimed at cleansing the body of impurities. In modern times, detoxifying has become a popular trend in health and wellness, with many people seeking ways to rid their bodies of harmful substances for overall well-being.

See also: detoxification.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,105, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.