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
Zinc oxide can also contain trace heavy metal impurities such as lead, chromium and mercury, Downs said, and few products have undergone comprehensive ecotoxicity testing.
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The liquid is then pushed through multiple filtration beds that remove the remaining organic and inorganic impurities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Facial Cleansing Brushes A gentle facial cleansing brush can remove makeup and impurities more effectively than hands alone.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The liquid is then pushed through multiple filtration beds that remove the remaining organic and inorganic impurities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Facial Cleansing Brushes A gentle facial cleansing brush can remove makeup and impurities more effectively than hands alone.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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The lawsuit cites studies that toxic contaminants in the herbicide have led to higher rates of birth defects in children of these veterans compared to the general population.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that would, for the first time, formally flag microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water as threats that deserve federal attention — putting them on its list of contaminants that merit study, tracking, and possible future regulation.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the Cuyahoga River combusting due to pollutants from corporate dumping was one of the keystone events in the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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These hazardous pollutants can cause cancer and damage the nervous system and liver.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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