Main Entry: im·pu·ri·ty

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural im·pu·ri·ties

Date: 15th century

1 : something that is impure or makes something else impure <removing impurities from water>
2 : the quality or state of being impure