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
Synonyms
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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Fortunately, this cleanser shares many of the same benefits as the renowned serum, such as hydration and skin repair, while also working to cleanse the skin and wash away impurities.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
This product provides a gentle exfoliation that helps lift impurities and unclog pores.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
The multi-stage filtration system also means that the X16 should remove the most common water impurities, such as heavy metals, odors, chemical residues, and microorganisms.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
To my delight, a cloudy haze of whitish oil and impurities was left on the patch (see above for photographic evidence) and my skin was smoother and less red than the night before.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
This product provides a gentle exfoliation that helps lift impurities and unclog pores.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
The multi-stage filtration system also means that the X16 should remove the most common water impurities, such as heavy metals, odors, chemical residues, and microorganisms.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
To my delight, a cloudy haze of whitish oil and impurities was left on the patch (see above for photographic evidence) and my skin was smoother and less red than the night before.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for impurity
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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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