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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In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.
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Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Many experts say water recycling and conservation should come first, noting wastewater purification typically uses far less energy than seawater desalination and can substantially reduce impacts on marine life.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Food production, sanitation services, water purification, healthcare services, and more would be greatly diminished, if not stopped entirely.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The return of uranium metal purification is considered critical for maintaining the nuclear materials infrastructure of the United States.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
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Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Many experts say water recycling and conservation should come first, noting wastewater purification typically uses far less energy than seawater desalination and can substantially reduce impacts on marine life.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Food production, sanitation services, water purification, healthcare services, and more would be greatly diminished, if not stopped entirely.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The return of uranium metal purification is considered critical for maintaining the nuclear materials infrastructure of the United States.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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