impurity
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noun \(ˌ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē\ plural im·pu·ri·ties
Definition of IMPURITY
1
: something that is impure or makes something else impure <removing impurities from water>
2
: the quality or state of being impure
See Examples of IMPURITY
- the impurity of the water
- The syrup is strained to remove impurities.
- The water is free of impurities.
First Known Use of IMPURITY
15th century
Related to IMPURITY
- Synonyms
- adulterant, contaminant, contamination, defilement, pollutant
im·pu·ri·ty
noun \(ˈ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; im·pu·ri·ties
Medical Definition of IMPURITY
: something that is impure or makes something else impure
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