purification
noun
pu·ri·fi·ca·tion
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of purification in a Sentence
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Area coverage: The effective range of the air purifier is 403 square feet and can be used in larger areas, however purification will take longer.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Drink bottled or boiled water because purifications may not be working.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Israeli aid restrictions have severely depleted fuel stocks, chlorine and spare parts, stifling water production, purification and sewage pumping, according to the agency.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Commenters noted that glacier water can reportedly contain some dangerous bacteria, parasites and viruses, which are invisible to the eye and can cause serious health issues if ingested without purification.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Drink bottled or boiled water because purifications may not be working.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Israeli aid restrictions have severely depleted fuel stocks, chlorine and spare parts, stifling water production, purification and sewage pumping, according to the agency.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Commenters noted that glacier water can reportedly contain some dangerous bacteria, parasites and viruses, which are invisible to the eye and can cause serious health issues if ingested without purification.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purification. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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