 purification |
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| 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" |
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| Related terms: | purge purify | |
