purification system
/ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/ · pur-i-fi-ca-tion sys-tem
noun
- A device or process designed to remove impurities or contaminants from a substance, such as water or air. The purification system in the new water treatment plant is expected to significantly improve the quality of the local drinking water.
- A set of procedures or technologies used to remove pollutants or toxins from a substance or environment. The company invested in a new purification system to clean up the contaminated soil on their property.
Synonyms
filtration systemwater treatment systemair purification systemcleaning systemdetoxification systemdecontamination systempurification processcleaning process
Antonyms
Did you know? The first large-scale water purification system was built in London in 1829, using a combination of sand filtration and disinfection to provide clean drinking water to the city's residents.