purification
noun
pu·ri·fi·ca·tion
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of purification in a Sentence
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Ukraine also confirmed earlier damage to the Saratov refinery, where a primary oil purification unit was destroyed, forcing the plant to suspend crude processing and operate at less than half capacity.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Magnifica’s aircraft will include advanced air purification and humidification systems to improve comfort on long flights, along with a more open cabin layout that feels calmer and less crowded.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
This is purification, not punishment.
—Tatianna Tarot, Refinery29, 2 Dec. 2025
Hydrogen purification is central to fuel-cell technologies and the broader shift toward low-carbon energy systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Magnifica’s aircraft will include advanced air purification and humidification systems to improve comfort on long flights, along with a more open cabin layout that feels calmer and less crowded.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
This is purification, not punishment.
—Tatianna Tarot, Refinery29, 2 Dec. 2025
Hydrogen purification is central to fuel-cell technologies and the broader shift toward low-carbon energy systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purification
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purification. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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