purification

Definitions

pur (clean) + -fic- (the weakened form of fac, 'make') + -ation = 'the making-clean.' A -fication noun built on the verb purify.

Common Collocations

• 1.water purification水净化
• 2.air purification空气净化
• 3.purification process净化过程
• 4.ritual purification净身仪式

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The plant uses several stages of water purification before the supply is safe.

• 2.

  In many cultures, bathing is a ritual of purification.