impurity
noun
im·pu·ri·ty
(ˌ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē 
plural impurities
1
: something that is impure or makes something else impure
removing impurities from water
2
: the quality or state of being impure
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Examples of impurity in a Sentence
the impurity of the water
The syrup is strained to remove impurities.
The water is free of impurities.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
That’s pushed the company to figure out what to do with impurities that, normally, would just be thrown away.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 20 Jan. 2025
Heavy metals are not directly added to the product but may come from naturally occurring impurities.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Clay Masks Consider using clay masks once or twice a week to absorb excess oil and draw out impurities from the pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for impurity
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impurity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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impurity
noun
im·pu·ri·ty
(ˈ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē
plural impurities
1
: the quality or state of being impure
2
: something that is impure or that makes impure
remove impurities from water
Medical Definition
impurity
noun
im·pu·ri·ty
(ˈ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē
plural impurities
: something that is impure or makes something else impure
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