impurity (Meaning)
impurity (n)
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
the condition of being impure
impurity (n.)
The condition or quality of being impure in any sense; defilement; foulness; adulteration.
That which is, or which renders anything, impure; foul matter, action, language, etc.; a foreign ingredient.
Want of ceremonial purity; defilement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impurity
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Synonyms:
- stain
- flaw
- fault
- spot
- muck
- taint
- adulterant
- grime
- imperfection
- disfigurement
- dirt
- smut
- blemish
- abnormality
- scum
- soil
- filth
- blot
- blotch
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impurity Sentence Examples
- The purity of the diamond was compromised by a microscopic impurity.
- Traces of impurity in the water sample rendered it unsafe for consumption.
- The chemical analysis revealed an impurity level that exceeded acceptable standards.
- The presence of impurities in the alloy weakened its structural integrity.
- The impurity in the drug caused an adverse reaction in the patient.
- The scientist meticulously removed impurities from the solution using a filtration process.
- The presence of even a small impurity can disrupt the delicate balance of an ecosystem.
- The impurities within the atmosphere contribute to air pollution and respiratory problems.
- The impurity of the metal necessitated further purification steps before it could be used.
- The purity of precious metals is often used as a measure of their value and authenticity.
FAQs About the word impurity
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed, the condition of being impureThe condition or quality of being impure in any sense; defilement; foulness
contaminant,contamination, pollutant, defilement, irregularity, sludge,defect, stain, flaw, fault
refiner, purifier, purity, purifier, purity, refiner, filter,filter,clarifier, cleanliness
The purity of the diamond was compromised by a microscopic impurity.
Traces of impurity in the water sample rendered it unsafe for consumption.
The chemical analysis revealed an impurity level that exceeded acceptable standards.
The presence of impurities in the alloy weakened its structural integrity.
