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purification
[ pyoor-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of making something pure and free of any contaminating, debasing, or foreign elements:
We fund groundbreaking development projects like water purification and clean cookstove technology.
- the act of making something free of guilt or evil:
Purification of the soul brings freedom from hatred, selfishness, and greed.
- the act or process of making something clean and fit for ceremonial or ritual use:
At this early Shinto temple, the ceremonies consisted chiefly of ritual cleansings and purifications.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz···ھ··پDz noun
- ···ھ··پDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of purification1
Example Sentences
Every day, I became less convinced by complete purification as a means of enlightenment, and more interested in curation, transmutation and integration.
Officials say it may take a few hours to get power back across the island nation, but medical facilities and water purification plants have been given priority.
Past attempts to expunge loanwords after Korea’s independence from Japan had an element of ritualistic purification.
As wildfire smoke triggers air quality advisories across Southern California, here’s a quick and cost-effective way to build your own air purification system.
In addition to the capture of carbon dioxide and other types of gases, MOFs can be used as catalysts and for energy storage, drug delivery and water purification.
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