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purification

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. purification
2. cleanup (e.g. of politics)

This noun refers to the process of purifying or cleansing something, removing impurities or corruption. It can be used in physical contexts like water purification, as well as spiritual or metaphorical ones.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is it true that sprinkling salt at the entrance purifies the air?

Sentence 2

Experts say, "Purifying the air takes time."

Sentence 3

The philosopher said, "Language is a device for purifying thought."

Sentence 4

"Can that stone actually purify anything?" I asked.

Sentence 5

If the heart can really be purified, maybe today's failures meant something?