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Purifying Definition & Meaning

purifying
adjective
  1. serving to purge or rid of sin; "purgatorial rites"
  2. freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent"
  3. acting like an antiseptic

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What does purifying mean?
serving to purge or rid of sin; "purgatorial rites" freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent" acting like an antiseptic
What part of speech is purifying?
Purifying is an adjective.
How many definitions does purifying have?
Purifying has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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