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Purifying the molten ore by mixing it with refined coal, or coke, releases a second, bigger surge of carbon dioxide.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 30, 2024

Purifying uranium into bomb fuel turned out to be extraordinarily difficult, whereas plutonium was an atomic byproduct, easing its manufacture.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2015

Purifying the water removes most of the salts and anything that could accumulate on the fuel elements.

From Scientific American • Mar. 15, 2011

Now the remission of sins is brought about chiefly by faith, according to Acts 15:9: "Purifying their hearts by faith"; and by charity, according to Prov.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Purifying the heart is the purification of man's affections, or nature.

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert