Purification

/ˌpjʊrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

the process of removing contaminants or unwanted elements to make something pure

Etymology

From Latin purificare 'to purify' from purus 'pure' + facere 'to make'

Kelly Says

Purification appears in everything from water treatment to spiritual practices - humans have always been obsessed with the idea of removing the 'bad' to reveal the 'good.'

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