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

Ion flow breakthrough The results highlighted the membrane’s potential for developing highly energy-efficient water purification and desalination solutions. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade. —Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026

While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade. —Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge. —New Atlas, 13 Mar. 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