impurities

plural of impurity

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impurities Feedstock impurities pose another challenge. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025 Start with a gentle, refreshing cleanser to remove impurities without stripping the skin. Essence, 8 Oct. 2025 The best Korean face washes typically focus on soothing, gentle ingredients, removing surface oils and impurities while melting away makeup and SPF. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 Before eating, wash the watermelon thoroughly to remove any pesticides or impurities from the skin. Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025 The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized. Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025 The mineral-rich solution is collected in a pond after it is drained from the rock and is then exposed to solvents and electricity that attract the minerals like a magnet while leaving water, acid and impurities behind. Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025 The red and white clays do the heavy lifting by clearing impurities and tightening pores without over-drying. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
  • The federal agency has been working to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants for children to as close to zero as possible.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The microbes generate new iron-rich minerals that absorb contaminants, which can then be safely collected or reused, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on impurities

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!