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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At the very least, clean it once a week to prevent mineral buildup and bacterial and mold growth, says Tim David, CEO at Airlucent, a company specializing in air purification.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
This is an album of spine-tingling purification.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In an opinion piece in The Houston Chronicle, a former researcher of pharmaceutical purification in microgravity, Gregory Asimakis, argued sending humans to the moon is too costly when robots are available.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Its sleek design integrates seamlessly into any space, offering superior air purification.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
This is an album of spine-tingling purification.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
In an opinion piece in The Houston Chronicle, a former researcher of pharmaceutical purification in microgravity, Gregory Asimakis, argued sending humans to the moon is too costly when robots are available.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Its sleek design integrates seamlessly into any space, offering superior air purification.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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 26 Apr. 2026.
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