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
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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Joe Salas
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
The combination of acids help lift impurities from skin and the centella asiatica extract and tea tree leaf extract gently exfoliate while keeping skin calm.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser, 2 Pack $18 at Amazon
The gentle formula, which blends vitamin B5 and vitamin E with glycerin, removes dirt and impurities.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for impurity
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impurity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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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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