purification

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou processo de remover impurezas, contaminantes ou elementos indesejados de uma substância, bem como a purificação cerimonial ou espiritual de mácula ou culpa.

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.

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1. Removal of impuritiesB2formal

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

   Purificação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclarificationcleansingdetoxificationfiltrationpurgingrefining

   Antônimoscontaminationpollution

2. Industrial refiningB2formaltechnical

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

   Refino industrial

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

   Sinônimosclarificationcleansingrefinementrefining

   Antônimosadulterationcontaminationpollution

3. Ritual cleansingC1formal

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

   Purificação ritual

   • 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.

   Sinônimosablutioncatharsiscleansingpurgation

   Antônimoscontaminationdefilementpollutionprofanation

4. Moral or spiritual cleansingC1formal

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

   Purificação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsolutionatonementcleansingexpiationpurgationredemptionsanctification

   Antônimoscorruptiondefilementpollution