Synonyms of impurities

impurities

noun

plural of impurity

as in contaminants

something that is or that makes impure

impurities in the water made it cloudy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contaminants
• pollutants
• contaminations
• defects
• sludges
• irregularities
• adulterants
• defilements
• soil
• stains
• dirt
• faults
• abnormalities
• spots
• blots
• muck
• blemishes
• taints
• filth
• grime
• blotches
• flaws
• imperfections
• smut
• scums
• disfigurements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filters
• refiners
• purifiers
• clarifiers
• purities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impurities

The tea leaves are placed in bubbling jacuzzis four times over, ridding them of any impurities, albeit minimal given that the farm is organic and so large that there is no pesticide drift from neighboring farms. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

If supply were tightening, researchers would expect to see more impurities in the samples, because dealers would have a greater profit incentive to dilute their product with adulterants, Nabarun Dasgupta, the head of the lab, told me. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Fusion reactions require near-absolute vacuum conditions to prevent impurities from cooling the plasma. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

The sulfate-free formula washes off makeup and impurities without stripping away moisture. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

Over time, filters become less effective at removing sediment, impurities, and lingering tastes from your water supply. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Korean cleansing oils help with this problem by thoroughly washing away impurities without the harsh stripping. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026

In addition to formulation design, product safety can also be influenced by trace impurities introduced during manufacturing. — Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026