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

Its origins lie in ancient Greek philosophy and Ayurvedic purification; it is woven through Christian, Islamic, Sufi, and Buddhist traditions. —Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province. —Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

The Mini Restful combines an air purifier and alarm clock in one compact bedside device, while the ComfortPure offers cooling, heating and purification for larger spaces up to 1,690 square feet. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026

The Arka's fresh water supply stores away in a 227-L tank, augmented with help from a UV water purification system from Guzzle H20. —C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 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