purifying (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/
Definition
To remove impurities, contaminants, or unwanted elements from a substance, making it pure or clean.
Examples
The filtration system works to purify the drinking water.
They used special herbs to purify the air in the room.
The process aims to purify the metal before it can be used.
How to Use purifying
- purify X (collocation)
- To make a substance or thing pure. — "The machine can purify the air."
- purify oneself (collocation)
- To cleanse oneself, often spiritually or morally. — "She went on a retreat to purify herself."
Synonyms of purifying
Words with a similar meaning to purifying:
Antonyms of purifying
Words with the opposite meaning to purifying:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary