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
In alloys, the impurities act as roadblocks that heat helps the metal overcome.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Issues include the potential for impurities in the products, possible immune reactions and a lack of safety warnings on labels.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The dense jelly face balm transforms into a milky cleanser that dissolves makeup, SPF, and impurities.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
To achieve her less-is-more results for one of entertainment’s biggest happenings of the year, Anderson used Sonsie’s Cleansing Mousse to rid her complexion of impurities while supporting the skin barrier with ginger root extract and healing bisabolol.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Micellar water Many makeup remover wipes feature micellar water, which helps draw out oil, dirt and impurities without overdrying your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Skinfix’s coconut oil and colloidal oatmeal one removes impurities without stripping the skin on your face and body.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Our goal from the beginning has been to produce the highest quality cannabis products that are free of all toxins and impurities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The Canopy Filtered Showerhead helps remove impurities from hard water that can dry out skin, irritate the scalp, and dull hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Issues include the potential for impurities in the products, possible immune reactions and a lack of safety warnings on labels.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The dense jelly face balm transforms into a milky cleanser that dissolves makeup, SPF, and impurities.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
To achieve her less-is-more results for one of entertainment’s biggest happenings of the year, Anderson used Sonsie’s Cleansing Mousse to rid her complexion of impurities while supporting the skin barrier with ginger root extract and healing bisabolol.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Micellar water Many makeup remover wipes feature micellar water, which helps draw out oil, dirt and impurities without overdrying your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Skinfix’s coconut oil and colloidal oatmeal one removes impurities without stripping the skin on your face and body.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Our goal from the beginning has been to produce the highest quality cannabis products that are free of all toxins and impurities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The Canopy Filtered Showerhead helps remove impurities from hard water that can dry out skin, irritate the scalp, and dull hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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If those ponds are unlined and uncapped, contaminants in the ash, such as arsenic and mercury, can leak into groundwater and in turn impact the ecosystem and health of residents living nearby.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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Water Filters Over time, your water filters can become clogged with contaminants, Godding says.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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As Chris recovered at home, Tammy frantically searched for a filtration system strong enough to block all potential pollutants.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Capturing and feeding this CO₂ to microbes sidesteps the significant energy penalty of diluting it with air while also removing pollutants.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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