as in cleansing
the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Its intelligent air purification system automatically adjusts airflow when a cat is present, ensuring minimal disturbance to your furry companion.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
What's Next If the agreement is finalized, construction of the advanced water purification facility will move forward, bolstering Phoenix's ability to withstand future drought conditions.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This purification involves data cleaning to remove noise and errors, labeling to add structure and meaning, and augmentation to enhance diversity and applicability.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s because, with the exception of reverse osmosis—which is used sparingly, in instances where recycled or saltwater is being treated—typical water purification processes aren’t designed to suck out molecules that tiny.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
What's Next If the agreement is finalized, construction of the advanced water purification facility will move forward, bolstering Phoenix's ability to withstand future drought conditions.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This purification involves data cleaning to remove noise and errors, labeling to add structure and meaning, and augmentation to enhance diversity and applicability.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s because, with the exception of reverse osmosis—which is used sparingly, in instances where recycled or saltwater is being treated—typical water purification processes aren’t designed to suck out molecules that tiny.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purification. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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