MeanOF

purification

- noun (n)

Meaning: freeing, cleansing

Synonyms: ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis depuration disinfection distillation expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation laving lustration purgation purge purifying rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing
Antonyms: adulteration corruption dirtying pollution

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