purifier

Makes things pure

A purifier is a device or substance that removes contaminants or impurities.

Air purifiers filter dust, allergens, and pollutants from indoor spaces.

Water purifiers eliminate harmful microorganisms and chemicals.

The term extends to anything that cleanses: The scandal forced the party to install a new chairman as purifier of its image.

filtration

HEPA

Strict air filtration standard

membrane · sediment · ion-exchange · micron · ceramic · cartridge · zeolite · catalytic · deionization · mesh

cleanse

sterilize

Eliminate all microorganisms

detoxify · purge · filter · cleanse · wash · rinse · scrub · neutralize · eliminate · eradicate

ritual

sanctify

Make officially holy

exorcise · bless · anoint · smudge · incense · holy water · ablution · lustration · sage · palo santo

freshen

deodorize

Eliminate offensive smells

diffuse · mist · spritz · scent · fragrance · odor eliminator · freshener · ionize · circulate · aerate

Categories
Opposites
effect on purity

purifierpolluter

One who dirties environments

contaminant · contaminator · pollutant · adulterant · defiler

moral/spiritual function

purifierdefiler

One who corrupts purity

corrupter · desecrator · polluter · debaser · degrader

Phrases
Family

purified, purification, purifies, purifiers, unpurified, repurified

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G