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Refinement vs Purification - What's the difference?

refinement | purification | Synonyms |

Refinement is a synonym of purification.


As nouns the difference between refinement and purification

is that refinement is the act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material while purification is the act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.

refinement

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  • High-class style; cultivation.
  • A fine or subtle distinction.
  • purification

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.
  • A religious act in which a defiled person is made clean or free from sin.