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Topic: Health

destress

IPA: /dɪˈstrɛs/

KK: /dɪˈstrɛs/

verb

Definition: To relieve or reduce stress, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: After a long week at work, I like to destress by taking a warm bath.

destressing

IPA: /dɛsˈtrɛsɪŋ/

KK: /dɛsˈtrɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of reducing or eliminating stress, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: Many people find destressing activities like yoga and meditation helpful after a long day.

verb

Definition: To reduce stress or tension, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: After a long week at work, I enjoy destressing by taking a warm bath and reading a book.

detangle

IPA: /dɪˈtæŋɡl/

KK: /dɪˈtæŋɡl/

verb

Definition: To remove knots or tangles from something, especially hair.

Example: She used a special brush to detangle her long hair before going out.

detangler

IPA: /dɪˈteɪŋɡlər/

KK: /dɪˈteɪŋɡlər/

noun

Definition: A product used to remove knots and tangles from hair, making it easier to comb or brush.

Example: She used a detangler to help her daughter brush her long hair without pain.

deteriorate

IPA: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/

KK: /dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become worse or to decline in quality or condition.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To become worse in quality, condition, or value over time, often due to neglect or damage.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of being abandoned.

deterioration

IPA: /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɪrɪəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming worse or declining in quality or condition.

Example: The deterioration of the building was evident after years of neglect.

deteriorative

IPA: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.tɪv/

KK: /dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing something to become worse or to decline in quality.

Example: The deteriorative effects of pollution can be seen in the environment.

detox

IPA: /dɪˈtɒks/

KK: /dɪˈtɑks/

noun

Definition: A process or period during which a person stops using harmful substances to cleanse their body and improve health.

Example: She went to a detox center to help her recover from addiction.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove toxic substances from the body or to undergo a process that helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

Example: Many people choose to detox after a period of unhealthy eating.

detoxicate

IPA: /dɪˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈtɑksɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove toxins or harmful substances from the body or a substance.

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

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.

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