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purification n. the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
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purification n. [
refining, refinement] the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
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purification n. [
purgation] a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
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purification n. the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing; "purification through repentance"
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