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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

Purifying my soul that is so difficult to purify, and possessed as I am of small energy, I adore the Destroyer of the triple city, and offer myself as the victim.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Purifying himself with ablutions and other rites there, that foremost of the Kurus gave away unto Brahmanas many thousands of cows and many houses.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan