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detoxication

IPA: /dɪˌtɒkɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɑkɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process that helps to remove or reduce harmful substances from the body or environment.

Example: The detoxication process is essential for recovering from poisoning.

detoxification

IPA: /dɪˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɑksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often as part of a treatment for addiction or to improve health.

Example: Many people go through detoxification to cleanse their bodies of harmful substances.

detoxify

IPA: /dɪˈtɒksɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈtɑksɪˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove harmful substances or toxins from the body or to make something less toxic.

Example: Many people choose to detoxify their bodies after a period of unhealthy eating.

detraction

IPA: /dɪˈtrækʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of reducing someone's reputation or value through negative comments or criticism.

Example: His constant detraction of her work made it difficult for her to feel confident.

detractive

IPA: /dɪˈtræktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈtræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to lower someone's opinion or value of something; often critical or negative in nature.

Example: His detractive comments about the project made everyone feel discouraged.

detrain

IPA: /dɪˈtreɪn/

KK: /dɪˈtreɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To leave a train or to make someone leave a train.

Example: Passengers will detrain at the next station.

detrainment

IPA: /dɪˈtreɪnmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtreɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of stopping training or exercise, often leading to a decrease in physical fitness or performance.

Example: After a long break from running, I experienced some detrainment and had to work hard to regain my stamina.

detribalization

IPA: /dɪˌtraɪbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtraɪbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forcing tribal communities to give up their traditional customs and lifestyles in favor of more modern, urban ways of living.

Example: Detribalization can lead to the loss of cultural identity among indigenous peoples.

detribalize

IPA: /dɪˈtraɪbəlˌaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈtraɪbəlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone lose their connection to their tribe and its traditions.

Example: The government aimed to detribalize the indigenous population through various policies.

detriment

IPA: /ˈdɛtrɪmənt/

KK: /ˈdɛtrɪmənt/

noun

Definition: Something that causes harm, damage, or loss.

Example: The new policy was implemented without any detriment to employee morale.

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