Definitions

1. verb

to purify or cleanse something, especially a liquid, of impurities or pollutants

“The water treatment plant was designed to depurate the city’s drinking water supply.”

2. verb

to remove impurities or pollutants from something, especially a liquid

“The engineers worked to depurate the contaminated soil before it was used for construction.”

3. noun

the act of purifying or cleansing something, especially a liquid, of impurities or pollutants

“The depuration process took several hours to complete, but it was essential to ensure the water was safe to drink.”

4. noun

the removal of impurities or pollutants from something, especially a liquid

“The depuration of the ocean’s water helped to protect the marine ecosystem.”