purification
[ pyoor-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]
/ pyʊər ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act or process of making something pure and free of any contaminating, debasing, or foreign elements:We fund groundbreaking development projects like water purification and clean cookstove technology.
the act of making something free of guilt or evil:Purification of the soul brings freedom from hatred, selfishness, and greed.
the act or process of making something clean and fit for ceremonial or ritual use:At this early Shinto temple, the ceremonies consisted chiefly of ritual cleansings and purifications.
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