purifying
1. [ adjective ] freeing from noxious matter
Examples:

"filtration is a purifying agent"

Related terms: adulterating ablutionary detergent antiseptic
2. [ adjective ] serving to purge or rid of sin
Synonyms: purging purgatorial
Examples:

"purgatorial rites"

Related terms: purge purge purge
3. [ adjective ] acting like an antiseptic
Synonyms: cleansing
Related terms: antiseptic