purification
noun
pu·ri·fi·ca·tion
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of purification in a Sentence
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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And yes, Native American tribes use cold immersion for their purification ceremonies, while Nordic nations have been braving alternating cold baths and saunas.
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Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Proposition 4 looked to borrow $10 billion to fund climate change initiatives, with $3.8 billion set aside for water purification and infrastructure programs and $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest programs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This rotating tower fan doubles as an air purification system.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
And thanks to the fact that it's sealed to HEPA H13 standards, no pollutants escape during purification.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
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Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Proposition 4 looked to borrow $10 billion to fund climate change initiatives, with $3.8 billion set aside for water purification and infrastructure programs and $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest programs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This rotating tower fan doubles as an air purification system.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
And thanks to the fact that it's sealed to HEPA H13 standards, no pollutants escape during purification.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for purification
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purification. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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