impurity

im·pu·ri·ty

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

Examples of IMPURITY

1. the impurity of the water
2. The syrup is strained to remove impurities.
3. The water is free of impurities.

First Known Use of IMPURITY

15th century

Related to IMPURITY

Synonyms: adulterant, contaminant, contamination, defilement, pollutant

Related Words: blot, blotch, spot, stain, taint; dirt, filth, grime, muck, scum, sludge, smut, soil; blemish, defect, disfigurement, fault, flaw; abnormality, imperfection, irregularity

Near Antonyms: clarifier, filter, purifier, refiner; cleanliness, immaculateness, purity

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Rhymes with IMPURITY

futurity, maturity, obscurity, security