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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The museum building has both air conditioning and air purification systems in place to protect the flag and more than 270,000 other historical items in its care.
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The Lanserhof concept, developed over 35 years ago, is grounded in the fasting cure—the idea that the body can be regenerated through detoxification, purification, and de-acidification.
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Condé Nast,
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2 July 2026
Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Temazcal is a traditional sweat lodge used for physical and spiritual purification.
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Emma Hall
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The Lanserhof concept, developed over 35 years ago, is grounded in the fasting cure—the idea that the body can be regenerated through detoxification, purification, and de-acidification.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Temazcal is a traditional sweat lodge used for physical and spiritual purification.
—
Emma Hall
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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