purification
Purification (noun) means the process of removing impurities or contaminants from something. Example: “The plant handles water purification for the whole town.”
How to use purification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of making something clean or pure, physically or spiritually.
Word forms
purifications plural
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The plant handles water _____ for the whole town.
Etymology
From Latin pūrificātiō, from pūrificāre ("to purify").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “purification” mean?
The word “purification” means the process of removing impurities or contaminants from something. In plain terms, the act of making something clean or pure, physically or spiritually.
How do you pronounce “purification”?
“Purification” is pronounced pyoor-rih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “purification” in a sentence?
Here is “purification” used in a sentence: “The plant handles water purification for the whole town.”
What part of speech is “purification”?
“Purification” is a noun.
Where does the word “purification” come from?
The word “purification” comes from Latin. From Latin pūrificātiō, from pūrificāre ("to purify").
Is “purification” a common word?
“Purification” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “purification” have?
“Purification” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of removing impurities or contaminants from something.
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