Purificator, a word commonly used in religious contexts, refers to a linen cloth used for wiping the chalice and paten during a Eucharistic celebration. Synonyms for this word include corporal, pall, purificatory, ablution, and purgative. Corporal refers to a piece of cloth that covers the altar while the Eucharist is being celebrated. Pall is a stiffened square of linen used to cover the chalice and paten when they are not in use. Purificatory refers to anything that purifies or cleanses. Ablution refers to the act of washing oneself, a ritual commonly practiced in various religions. Purgative refers to anything that cleanses or purifies, especially substances that induce bowel movements.