definition of
purification

[1] #1 purification n. the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities. wn

[2] #2 purification n. [refining, refinement] the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.). wn

[3] #3 purification n. [purgation] a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites. wn

[4] #4 purification n. the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing; "purification through repentance". wn