purification

noun
UK: /ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌpjʊrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The process of removing unwanted substances from something.

    1. Water purification is important for health.
    2. The purification process made the water safe for drinking in remote villages.

  2. The act of making someone or something morally clean.

    1. The ritual was for the purification of the soul.
    2. He underwent a personal purification journey, confronting past mistakes.

Synonyms

filtration refinement expiation absolution
purification intransitive-verb

  1. An act of spiritual or moral cleansing.

    1. This is an opportunity for inner purification.
    2. Meditation facilitates the purification of thoughts, leading to inner peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "purification" in English means: The process of removing unwanted substances from something., The act of making someone or something morally clean..

The phonetic transcription of "purification" is /ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌpjʊrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "purification": filtration, refinement, expiation, absolution.

Example usage of "purification": "Water purification is important for health.". More examples on the page.