thurify

/ˈθʌrɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to purify or cleanse something by passing it through a filter, especially one of sulfuric acid

“The chemical engineer tried to thurify the contaminated water.”

2. verb

to clarify or clear something by removing impurities

“The process of thurifying the oil took several hours.”

3. verb

to remove impurities from a liquid, especially by passing it through a filter

“The thurified water was safe to drink.”

Synonyms

  • clarify
  • filter
  • purify

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute