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purifying



ADJECTIVE
cathartic
Synonyms






NOUN
ventilation
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
freshening oxygenating


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Purifying the molten ore by mixing it with refined coal, or coke, releases a second, bigger surge of carbon dioxide.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 30, 2024

Purifying uranium into bomb fuel turned out to be extraordinarily difficult, whereas plutonium was an atomic byproduct, easing its manufacture.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2015

Purifying the water removes most of the salts and anything that could accumulate on the fuel elements.

From Scientific American • Mar. 15, 2011

The Purifying Apparatus.—Waste matter accumulates in the body so rapidly that it is necessary to have abundant and efficient means to remove the same, and prevent death by obstruction.

From Plain Facts for Old and Young by Kellogg, John Harvey

Purifying Water by Copper Sulphate From the standpoint of the health of the community, the most vital problem is to get pure water.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm




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