purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī 
purified; purifying
: to make pure: such as
a
: to clear from material defilement or imperfection
b
: to free from guilt or moral or ceremonial blemish
c
: to free from undesirable elements
: to grow or become pure or clean
Examples of purify in a Sentence
We purified the water by boiling it.
You can purify the air with a filtration system.
a bottle of purified water
She believed she could purify herself through constant prayer.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The humidity is condensed out of the air and turned into water, which is then purified.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Some proteins are easy to isolate and purify; others can only be produced in conjunction with their associated cellular machinery.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
The humidity is condensed out of the air and turned into water, which is then purified.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Some proteins are easy to isolate and purify; others can only be produced in conjunction with their associated cellular machinery.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Purify Recycled Water/Rain Water Recycling water and purifying it for your cultivation is a great way to be more eco-conscious in your growing.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī
purified; purifying
: to make or become pure
purification
noun
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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