purification

noun

pu·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce purification (audio)
: the act or an instance of purifying or of being purified

Examples of purification in a Sentence

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Both the pool and spa have state-of-the-art water purification and filtration systems. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025 However, Kopelman says advancements in isolation and purification techniques are helping to standardize exosome preparations, and regulatory frameworks are evolving to accommodate these innovative therapies. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025 Running air conditioning and purification units is also advised to reduce exposure. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Jesuits found a parallel to their own use of sensory experiences in meditative purification in certain Native nations’ use of specific smells to prepare themselves for visiting with divine powers. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for purification 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of purification was in the 14th century

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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purification. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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