as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
impurities in the water made it cloudy
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Recent Examples of impurities
The skin-friendly formula includes vitamin E, to help shield the skin from environmental damage; caprylic, sourced from coconut oil, which gently removes impurities without stripping the skin’s natural oils and lavender oil to calm the skin.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rinse the almonds in a colander, running them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
This gentle gel formula, made with nourishing oat and calming feverfew, lifts away dirt and impurities without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes; skim off any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
While previous iterations of toners were notoriously drying, modern formulas are packed with skincare benefits, helping to exfoliate, replenish, and soothe skin while also removing impurities.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The typical three-week distillation used across the industry can pull in impurities and accentuate the notes’ polarizing qualities.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Oily residue, hard-water deposits, and other impurities build up over time, slowing down the inner workings of your machine and influencing the taste of your coffee.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rinse the almonds in a colander, running them under cool water to remove dust or impurities.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
This gentle gel formula, made with nourishing oat and calming feverfew, lifts away dirt and impurities without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes; skim off any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
While previous iterations of toners were notoriously drying, modern formulas are packed with skincare benefits, helping to exfoliate, replenish, and soothe skin while also removing impurities.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The typical three-week distillation used across the industry can pull in impurities and accentuate the notes’ polarizing qualities.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Oily residue, hard-water deposits, and other impurities build up over time, slowing down the inner workings of your machine and influencing the taste of your coffee.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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To strip natural products of these contaminants, manufacturers process them with various solvents—some of which could remain in the final coloring and contribute to negative health effects, Manning says.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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While contaminants are generally thought to be more dangerous at higher doses, even exposure to very small amounts of beryllium can lead to disease.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, stagnant air during heat waves traps pollutants close to the ground, creating prolonged bad air events.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy himself had found his way to anti-vaccine activism through his work as an environmentalist, advocating to keep water clean from mercury and other pollutants.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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