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
This can introduce impurities or harmful microorganisms to the bathroom environment as a result.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Desalination converts seawater into drinkable water by removing salt, minerals and impurities either by heating it up or pushing it through membranes at high pressure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The federal agency said unapproved peptides tend to come from pharmacies that mix or compound ingredients and cited risks such as potential immune reactions or manufacturing impurities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
It’s infused with charcoal to draw out impurities and coconut oil to moisturize your scalp.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The mask is also made with complexion-soothing oatmeal to treat redness and irritation, along with kaolin clay to gently, yet deeply penetrate your pores and exfoliate impurities.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The fabrication processes are very tightly controlled, but the resulting semiconductor crystals nevertheless have small amounts of impurities and defects, which can cause heat during operation and slightly reduce performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2026
Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Desalination converts seawater into drinkable water by removing salt, minerals and impurities either by heating it up or pushing it through membranes at high pressure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The federal agency said unapproved peptides tend to come from pharmacies that mix or compound ingredients and cited risks such as potential immune reactions or manufacturing impurities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
It’s infused with charcoal to draw out impurities and coconut oil to moisturize your scalp.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The mask is also made with complexion-soothing oatmeal to treat redness and irritation, along with kaolin clay to gently, yet deeply penetrate your pores and exfoliate impurities.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The fabrication processes are very tightly controlled, but the resulting semiconductor crystals nevertheless have small amounts of impurities and defects, which can cause heat during operation and slightly reduce performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of black specs and other contaminants, according to federal regulators.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Urban runoff from rivers and creeks can also carry contaminants into coastal waters.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More immediately, emissions have consequences — just ask the Bronx residents that suffer from higher rates of asthma as a result of vehicle emissions in tandem with other pollutants.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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