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
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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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Green tea extract calms and protects from environmental impurities, while sodium PCA and niacinamide improve skin texture and promote radiance.
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
The wick filters out any impurities in the water, but it must be replaced every few months or so.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
Skyy is also notable for its innovative filtration process, which helps eliminate impurities, ensuring a crisp finish.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
The wick filters out any impurities in the water, but it must be replaced every few months or so.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
Skyy is also notable for its innovative filtration process, which helps eliminate impurities, ensuring a crisp finish.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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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
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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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