purification

• 名词，指从物质中去除杂质、污染物或不需要成分的过程，也指宗教或精神上洗除罪孽、不洁的净化仪式。

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.

   净化

   • 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.

   同义词clarificationcleansingdetoxificationfiltrationpurgingrefining

   反义词contaminationpollution

2. Industrial refiningB2formaltechnical

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

   工业提纯

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

   同义词clarificationcleansingrefinementrefining

   反义词adulterationcontaminationpollution

3. Ritual cleansingC1formal

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

   仪式净化

   • 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.

   同义词ablutioncatharsiscleansingpurgation

   反义词contaminationdefilementpollutionprofanation

4. Moral or spiritual cleansingC1formal

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

   净化

   • 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.

   同义词absolutionatonementcleansingexpiationpurgationredemptionsanctification

   反义词corruptiondefilementpollution