noun
- The act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities.
- The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc..
- synonyms: refining, refinement
- A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites.
- synonyms: purgation
- The act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing.
- usage: "purification through repentance"