purification

noun

pu·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or an instance of purifying or of being purified

Synonyms of purification

• cleansing
• salvation

Examples of purification in a Sentence

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Recent Examples on the Web

Food production, sanitation services, water purification, healthcare services, and more would be greatly diminished, if not stopped entirely. —Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026

The return of uranium metal purification is considered critical for maintaining the nuclear materials infrastructure of the United States. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

The ComfortPure offers 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, heating and purification modes, while the DustMagnet is ideal for homes with pets, helping capture hair, dander and odors. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026

While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade. —Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing purification

• self-purification

Rhymes for purification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration