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purification

[pyoor-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

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noun

the act or process of making something pure and free of any contaminating, debasing, or foreign elements.
We fund groundbreaking development projects like water purification and clean cookstove technology.
the act of making something free of guilt or evil.
Purification of the soul brings freedom from hatred, selfishness, and greed.
the act or process of making something clean and fit for ceremonial or ritual use.
At this early Shinto temple, the ceremonies consisted chiefly of ritual cleansings and purifications.

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Other Word Forms

nonpurification noun
repurification noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of purification¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Latin ��ū��ھ��پ�ō��-, stem of ��ū��ھ��پ�ō “ritual cleansing”; purify ( def. ), -ation ( def. )

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According to local doctors, cited by Sudanese media, drone attacks have caused power outages at water purification stations, which has left people with no choice but to use unclean water.

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He said Palestinians were "enduring what may be the cruellest phase of this cruel conflict" with restricted supplies of fuel, shelter, cooking gas and water purification supplies.

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Under those rules, fishermen were previously not allowed to transport the animals to the EU unless they had already been treated in purification plants.

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Every day, I became less convinced by complete purification as a means of enlightenment, and more interested in curation, transmutation and integration.

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Officials say it may take a few hours to get power back across the island nation, but medical facilities and water purification plants have been given priority.

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puri Purification of the Virgin Mary

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