purifying | ||
1. | [ adjective ] freeing from noxious matter | |
Examples: | "filtration is a purifying agent" |
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Related terms: | adulterating ablutionary detergent antiseptic | |
2. | [ adjective ] serving to purge or rid of sin | |
Synonyms: | purging purgatorial | |
Examples: | "purgatorial rites" |
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Related terms: | purge purge purge | |
3. | [ adjective ] acting like an antiseptic | |
Synonyms: | cleansing | |
Related terms: | antiseptic | |