purification

noun

pu·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or an instance of purifying or of being purified

Synonyms

• cleansing
• sanctification

Examples of purification in a Sentence

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, more research is needed to determine if poultry houses with tunnel ventilation systems need additional filtration or air purification technologies to minimize airborne virus spread, especially in places where chicken farms are located close to one another. —John Drake, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

The Business to Business Products Group reported a 24% increase in net sales to $48.4 million, driven by sales in fluids purification and agricultural products. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024

Another major part of the plan is improving technical and technological practices for irrigation and purification, which Morales says would make water use more efficient in up to 500,000 acres (200,000 hectares) of land. —Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 26 Nov. 2024

Both the pool and spa have state-of-the-art water purification and filtration systems. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing purification

• self-purification

Rhymes for purification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration