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
Micellar water Many makeup remover wipes feature micellar water, which helps draw out oil, dirt and impurities without overdrying your skin.
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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
Since all of Knowles-Carter’s hair offerings are overachievers, the spray also manages oil production, adds to hair’s natural moisture barrier, and clears buildup plus impurities.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 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 latter of which is designed to filter the blood and help reduce toxins, infections and chemical impurities.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 19 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
Skim any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The green mud helps absorb impurities like excess sebum and buildup.
—Brittany Loggins, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
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
Since all of Knowles-Carter’s hair offerings are overachievers, the spray also manages oil production, adds to hair’s natural moisture barrier, and clears buildup plus impurities.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 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 latter of which is designed to filter the blood and help reduce toxins, infections and chemical impurities.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 19 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
Skim any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The green mud helps absorb impurities like excess sebum and buildup.
—Brittany Loggins, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tested the drinking water for contaminants, and environmental consultants tested the soil, HVAC systems, indoor air and surfaces including floors, desks and lockers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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As another plus, atmospheric water is free of the contaminants often present in ground sources, such as heavy metals and nitrates.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recent studies have suggested that microplastics — most often found in the environment, air, water and food — can carry pollutants into human organs and cause health complications, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular issues and cell damage.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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