purification

nouns

the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

purification

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

the act of making something clean

"he gave his shoes a good cleaning"

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

is derived from

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

purgation, purification

is derived from

the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing

"purification through repentance"

purification

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge