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Definition of purifier

purifier

/ˈpjʊr.əˌfaɪ.ɚ/
pu · ri · fi · er
Plural:purifiers
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Adjective:purificatory
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purifier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A device, apparatus, or chemical agent that removes contaminants, pollutants, or impurities from a substance such as air, water, or oil.

Example

"We installed a high-efficiency air purifier in the bedroom to reduce dust and seasonal allergens."

2

A person or thing that cleanses, refines, or rids something of moral, spiritual, or cultural corruption.

Example

"The reformer saw himself as a purifier of the institution's long-neglected ethical standards."

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• Nearby Words

purge
purger
purification
purifier
purify
puriri
purist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'purify' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Purify' comes via Old French 'purifier' from Late Latin 'purificare' ('to make pure'), derived from Latin 'purus' ('pure, clean').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Purifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/purifier
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