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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The upgrades include a new configuration called a Shape and Volume Rise divertor that is designed to remove impurities from the plasma, allowing researchers to better control the plasma’s density and improve fusion performance.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cleaning calls on soap and detergents for the removal of dirt and other impurities, while sanitizing actually kills bacteria through the use of chemicals.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
Its gel formula quickly removes makeup and impurities while also nourishing and hydrating the skin.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
Remove any impurities that rise to the top and discard.
4.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cleaning calls on soap and detergents for the removal of dirt and other impurities, while sanitizing actually kills bacteria through the use of chemicals.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
Its gel formula quickly removes makeup and impurities while also nourishing and hydrating the skin.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
Remove any impurities that rise to the top and discard.
4.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 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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