purification (n.)

  1. the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

  2. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

    [ Syn: refining , refinement ]

  3. a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

    [ Syn: purgation ]

  4. the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing; purification through repentance'

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