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purification, in religion, the ceremonial removal of what the religion deems unclean. The usual agents of purification are water (as in baptism baptism [Gr., =dipping], in most Christian churches a sacrament . It is a rite of purification by water, a ceremony invoking the grace of God to regenerate the person, free him or her from sin, and make that person a part of the church. ..... Click the link for more information. ), bodily alteration (as in circumcision circumcision (sûr'kəmsĭzh`ən), operation to remove the foreskin covering the glans of the penis. ..... Click the link for more information. ), and fire. The origin of purification rites is a matter of dispute, but frequently the necessity for purification may result from violation of taboo or from defilement incurred while participating in critical events of life, such as childbirth, puberty, marriage, bloodshed or war, and death. The ancient Hebrew rites are described in the Bible, as in chapter 19 of the Book of Numbers. Candlemas Candlemas (kăn`dəlməs), Feb. ..... Click the link for more information. commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary after the birth of Jesus. Purification Circe purified Jason and Medea after their murder of Apsyrtus. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 201] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, Dionex launched the APS-2000 Series Autopurification System, a unique automated solution for the isolation and purification of compounds. Alongside the LCT Premier, Quattro Premier, and Metabonomics MS Systems, Waters will exhibit systems and chemistries for regulated bioanalysis, autopurification, natural product analysis, protein characterization, food safety analysis, environmental analysis, and high throughput LC/MS. |
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