Purification Meaning
/ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.
nounA religious act or rite in which a defiled person is made clean or free from sin.
Sentence Examples
We sprinkle salt for purification.
Then an argument developed between some of John's disciples and a certain Jew about purification.
You won't see protein purification in a genetics course.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ removes harmful substances from water to make it safe for drinking.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the water supply involved several stages of filtration and chemical treatment.
Word Origin & History
From Old French purificacion, from Latin pūrificātiō.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ removes harmful substances from water to make it safe for drinking.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the water supply involved several stages of filtration and chemical treatment.