Main entry: purification
Definition: the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing
Usage: purification through repentance
Main entry: purgation, purification
Definition: a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
Main entry: purification
Definition: the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
Main entry: refinement, refining, purification
Definition: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)