purification

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus d'élimination des impuretés, des contaminants ou des éléments indésirables d'une substance, ainsi que la purification cérémonielle ou spirituelle de la souillure ou de la culpabilité.

A noun referring to the act or process of removing impurities, contaminants, or unwanted elements from a substance, or a ceremonial or spiritual cleansing from defilement or guilt.

indénombrable

1. Removal of impuritiesB2formal

   The act of cleaning something by removing unwanted or harmful substances.

   purification (élimination des impuretés)

   • Water purification is essential for safe drinking.
   • The purification of crude oil involves several chemical processes.
   • Air purification systems help reduce allergens in the home.

   Synonymesclarificationcleansingdetoxificationfiltrationpurgingrefining

   Antonymescontaminationpollution

2. Industrial refiningB2formaltechnical

   The process of removing impurities from materials such as oil, metals, or sugar.

   Purification industrielle

   • The purification of sugar involves crystallization and filtration.
   • Metal purification is achieved through smelting and electrolysis.
   • Oil purification removes contaminants to improve fuel quality.

   Synonymesclarificationcleansingrefinementrefining

   Antonymesadulterationcontaminationpollution

3. Ritual cleansingC1formal

   A ceremonial act of cleansing from defilement or uncleanness, often performed according to religious or cultural rites.

   Purification rituelle

   • The priest performed a purification ritual before the ceremony.
   • In many cultures, water is used for spiritual purification.
   • The temple required purification of all visitors before entry.

   Synonymesablutioncatharsiscleansingpurgation

   Antonymescontaminationdefilementpollutionprofanation

4. Moral or spiritual cleansingC1formal

   The act of purging sin or guilt, leading to moral or spiritual renewal.

   Purification morale ou spirituelle

   • The sermon focused on the purification of the soul through repentance.
   • Meditation can be a form of mental and spiritual purification.
   • He sought purification from his past mistakes through acts of kindness.

   Synonymesabsolutionatonementcleansingexpiationpurgationredemptionsanctification

   Antonymescorruptiondefilementpollution