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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
The Special Cleansing Gel comes in next, with soap-free chamomile extract to calm and soothe while removing excess oil and impurities.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
The vodka is distilled in copper stills, which help remove impurities and enhance the spirit’s clean, crisp flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Looking at replacement filter prices and calculating your annual cost will help determine which model is best for your budget.
Consider having your water tested
Most filters today use active carbon, but some filters include ion-exchange technology that removes even more impurities.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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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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