purification process
[ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprɑːses]
nounpl: purification processes
processo de purificação
1. A series of steps or methods used to remove impurities or contaminants from a substance, making it pure or cleaner
The water purification process involves filtering and chemical treatment.
O processo de purificação da água envolve filtragem e tratamento químico.
2. In religious or spiritual contexts, a ritual or practice intended to cleanse or remove spiritual impurities
The purification process is an important part of many religious traditions.
O processo de purificação é uma parte importante de muitas tradições religiosas.
3. A method to separate desired components from unwanted substances in chemistry or industrial applications
The purification process of crude oil requires several distillation stages.
O processo de purificação do petróleo bruto requer várias etapas de destilação.
In Brazil, 'processo de purificação' is commonly used in industrial, environmental, and scientific contexts, particularly regarding water treatment and air quality. In spiritual and religious contexts, especially within Umbanda and Candomblé traditions, purification processes hold significant cultural importance. In the United States, the term is predominantly used in technical, environmental, and medical contexts.
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