impurity

noun

im·pu·ri·ty (ˌ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē

plural impurities

Synonyms of impurity next

: something that is impure or makes something else impure

removing impurities from water

: the quality or state of being impure

Examples of impurity in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web This gentle formula strips away makeup and impurities, and can even get the toughest mascara out of your lashes. —

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023 First, the entire body is wrapped in clay that gently detoxes the body from impurities and rehydrates it with some of the world’s purest products. —

Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 To use, warm the balm in your hands, massage it onto your face, then rinse with water and wipe away makeup, oil, and other impurities. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023 Scrap typically comes with impurities, and union officials say the resulting steel may fail to meet the specifications of important customers like automakers. —

Stanley Reed Francesca Jones, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2023 This palm-sized bottle contains 3 ounces of shampoo that promises to wash away dirt, oil, product buildup, and other impurities while strengthening and softening your strands with keratin. —

Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023 The haldi is a ceremony where turmeric paste is placed on the bride and groom and then showered away to cleanse the body and remove impurities. —

Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2023 This week, get mini and travel-size products for just $10 each, including the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion that targets surface blemishes overnight by drying them and drawing out impurities. —

Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 1 Nov. 2023 Water activates the light lather to melt away makeup and impurities. —

India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023 See More

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