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"cleansing" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often purification (12 letters).
Definitions
the act of making something clean
Used in a sentence
“Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.”
“Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Purifies”9 letters
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