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purification /pjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n /noun [mass noun]1The removal of contaminants from something: water purification his blood is pumped out and, after purification, pumped back in...- This is essential to keeping water purification costs down.
- The relevant purification equipment has already been purchased but remains in storage.
- This is a primary ancient herb for blood purification through liver detoxification.
1.1The process of extracting something from a substance: the purification of DNA from any sample type...- The protein purification procedure was identical to that described earlier.
- Purification should yield a sample of protein containing only one type of molecule, the protein in which the biochemist is interested.
- We performed DNA amplification, purification, sequencing, and fragment assembly.
1.2The process of making something spiritually or ceremonially clean: purification of the mind through reflection and contemplation the goal of the religious fast is purification of the soul [count noun]: being conscious of evil, they engaged in purifications...- There is a period of ritual purification (usually fasting), followed by venturing out into the wilderness (the "quest" part).
- It fell upon the women to oversee the purification of a city polluted by violence and death.
- I reached the bottom of my grief: a genuine purification of emotion.
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