epurate

transitive verb

ep·​u·​rate
ˈepyəˌrāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: purify

Word History

Etymology

French épurer to purify (from Old French epurer, from e- + pur pure) + English -ate

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“Epurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epurate. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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