purification

Meanings

• the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
• a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
• the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing
  • "purification through repentance"

Synonyms

purgation, refinement, refining