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
Feedstock impurities pose another challenge.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Start with a gentle, refreshing cleanser to remove impurities without stripping the skin.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The best Korean face washes typically focus on soothing, gentle ingredients, removing surface oils and impurities while melting away makeup and SPF.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Before eating, wash the watermelon thoroughly to remove any pesticides or impurities from the skin.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The mineral-rich solution is collected in a pond after it is drained from the rock and is then exposed to solvents and electricity that attract the minerals like a magnet while leaving water, acid and impurities behind.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025
The red and white clays do the heavy lifting by clearing impurities and tightening pores without over-drying.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Start with a gentle, refreshing cleanser to remove impurities without stripping the skin.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
The best Korean face washes typically focus on soothing, gentle ingredients, removing surface oils and impurities while melting away makeup and SPF.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Before eating, wash the watermelon thoroughly to remove any pesticides or impurities from the skin.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The mineral-rich solution is collected in a pond after it is drained from the rock and is then exposed to solvents and electricity that attract the minerals like a magnet while leaving water, acid and impurities behind.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025
The red and white clays do the heavy lifting by clearing impurities and tightening pores without over-drying.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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The federal agency has been working to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants for children to as close to zero as possible.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The microbes generate new iron-rich minerals that absorb contaminants, which can then be safely collected or reused, reducing both costs and environmental impact.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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