1. (

• purification

) the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities ;

2. (

• refining ,
• refinement ,
• purification

) the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) ;

3. (

• purification ,
• purgation ,

) a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites ;

4. (

• purification ,

) the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing; "purification through repentance" ;