purificar

Definitions of purificar
  1. verb
    remove unwanted substances from
    synonyms: desempolvar, desengrasar, lavar, limpiar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  2. verb
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
    synonyms: destilar
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    types:
    refinar
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    depurar, purgar
    rid of impurities
    type of:
    mejorar
    to make better
  3. verb
    rid of impurities
    synonyms: depurar, purgar
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    type of:
    destilar
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
  4. verb
    make pure or free from sin or guilt
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    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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