purifying

/ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having the effect of making something clean or pure.
    • The waterfall had a purifying effect on the polluted river.
    • She drank a purifying herbal tea to detox her body.
    • The purifying power of sunlight kills many germs.
noun
  1. The process of making something clean or pure.
    • The purifying of the water takes several hours.
    • Spiritual purifying often involves meditation and prayer.
    • Regular purifying of the air filters keeps the system working well.