purification
Translation
purification
Examples
The water purification system is effective.
The water purification system is effective.
The ritual is for spiritual purification.
The ritual is for spiritual purification.
Grammar Patterns
the purification of ((sth.)) the process of purifying (sth.) The purification of the water is essential.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cleansing, refinement; Antonyms: contamination, pollution
Etymology
From Latin 'purus' (pure) + 'facere' (to make). The '-ation' suffix denotes an action or process. The action of making pure.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'purify'. It's the 'action' of making something 'pure'.