In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.
A)The prefix is de-, and it means pertaining to.
B)The prefix is toxi-, and it means poison.
C)The prefix is de-, and it means from, out of.
D)The prefix is -fication, and it means remove.
E)The prefix is detox-, and it means substance.

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The prefix in the word detoxification is de- which means from, out of; -fication is the suffix meaning remove and tox/i is the root/combining form meaning poison. The definition is removal of poison from a tissue or substance.

In the Word Detoxification, Identify the Prefix and Its Meaning