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
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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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Any impurities are then removed.2 Rose water is generally used in skincare or as an ingredient in traditional dishes in some cultures.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Leader after leader appeals to fear of impurity and threat.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Before the 1990s, most studies used a limited number of natural diamonds, which had variable performance because of innate impurities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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