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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The recovered metals are upcycled into high-nickel CAM, while graphite undergoes further purification for anode production.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
High-capacity storage and purification tanks in Nepal serving 300+ people for up to 20 years.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The system strikes us as equally useful for more leisurely purification, pouring for your day-to-day clean water needs, much like a water cooler.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
This Earth sign has everything to do with purification, organization and making life work better.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
High-capacity storage and purification tanks in Nepal serving 300+ people for up to 20 years.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The system strikes us as equally useful for more leisurely purification, pouring for your day-to-day clean water needs, much like a water cooler.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
This Earth sign has everything to do with purification, organization and making life work better.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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