purification
1. [ noun ] cleaning by getting rid of impurities
Related terms: cleaning purify
2. [ noun ] the process of removing impurities from oil or metals or sugar
Synonyms: refinement refining
Related terms: processing rectification purify refine
3. [ noun ] a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
Synonyms: purgation
Related terms: ceremony purify
4. [ noun ] the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing
Examples:

"purification through repentance"

Related terms: purge purify