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purification

/ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or process of making or becoming clean, clear, or free from impurities.

    - "The purification process removes all impurities from the water."
    - "After the purification ceremony, the initiate is considered pure."
    - "The company's new product promises to purify the air in your home."
  • Noun

    The act or process of making something free from error or defect.

    - "The editor went through several rounds of purification to perfect the manuscript."
    - "The purification of code is essential before deployment."
    - "The purification of data ensures accuracy and consistency."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/



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Rhymes
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absolution , olution , prestation , relation , station
Variants
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purification , purifications , self-purification , self-purifications
Etymology
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From the Latin purgare, meaning 'to cleanse'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'purification' is also used in chemistry to describe the process of removing impurities from a substance.

  2. In ancient Greece, purification rituals were often performed using water from sacred springs or rivers.

  3. The process of purification is a fundamental concept in many spiritual and religious traditions around the world.


Related Concepts
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  1. sanitization: The process of removing or reducing the number of microorganisms on surfaces or in water to a level considered safe by public health standards.

  2. sterilization: The process of killing all forms of microbial life on or in an object or environment.


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In various cultures and religions, purification is a significant ritual or process. For example, in Hinduism, purification is an essential part of many rituals and ceremonies. In Christianity, purification is symbolized by the sacrament of confession and penance.

How to Memorize "purification"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clear, pure lake or stream, free of any impurities or pollutants.
    - Imagine a clean laboratory, where every surface is spotless and free of contaminants.
    - Think of a crystal-clear glass of water, with no sediment or particles suspended in it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'purification' with 'cleanliness' and 'purity'.
    - Think of the word 'purification' as synonymous with 'cleansing' or 'sanitizing'.
    - Create a mental image of a person or object being purified, such as a temple or a sacred artifact.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-U-R-I-F-Y to remember the meaning of purification: P - Purifies, U - Unifies, R - Removes, I - Impurities, F - Frees, Y - You.
    - Create a mental image of a person or object being 'washed' or 'cleansed' to remember the meaning of purification.


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