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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In addition to the energy expense of post-combustion technology, the chemical mixture used to capture CO2 picks up impurities and starts to lose effectiveness over time, and its periodic replacement is expensive.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Excess impurities are washed away during a gold smelting process at a facility in Accra, Ghana.
—Zinhle Essamuah, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Along with its ability to thoroughly remove traces of impurities while improving skin tone and moisture levels, this non-comedogenic micellar water is tested by ophthalmologists and accepted by the National Eczema Association—meaning its safe for eyes and sensitive skin types.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Created with sensitivity in mind, the fragrance free, hypoallergenic formula effectively removes impurities without stripping natural oils, promoting your natural moisture barrier’s resilience.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 18 Oct. 2024
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Excess impurities are washed away during a gold smelting process at a facility in Accra, Ghana.
—Zinhle Essamuah, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Along with its ability to thoroughly remove traces of impurities while improving skin tone and moisture levels, this non-comedogenic micellar water is tested by ophthalmologists and accepted by the National Eczema Association—meaning its safe for eyes and sensitive skin types.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Created with sensitivity in mind, the fragrance free, hypoallergenic formula effectively removes impurities without stripping natural oils, promoting your natural moisture barrier’s resilience.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impurity. Accessed 21 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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