make pure

/meɪk pjʊər/
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Other forms: made pure; makes pure; making pure

Definitions of make pure
  1. verb
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
    synonyms: distill, purify, sublimate
    distil, distill
    undergo the process of distillation
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    types:
    rectify, refine
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    purge
    rid of impurities
    type of:
    ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate
    make better
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