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impurity
noun im·pu·ri·ty \(ˌ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē\
: the quality or state of being impure
: an unwanted substance that is found in something else and that prevents it from being pure
plural im·pu·ri·ties
Full Definition of IMPURITY
1
: something that is impure or makes something else impure <removing impurities from water>
2
: the quality or state of being impure
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First Known Use of IMPURITY
15th century
Related to IMPURITY
- Synonyms
- adulterant, contaminant, contamination, defilement, pollutant
IMPURITY Defined for Kids
impurity
noun im·pu·ri·ty \im-ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē\
plural im·pu·ri·ties
Definition of IMPURITY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being impure
2
: something that is or makes something else impure <Impurities in the gold were detected.>
Medical Dictionary
impurity
noun im·pu·ri·ty \(ˈ)im-ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē\
plural im·pu·ri·ties
Medical Definition of IMPURITY
: something that is impure or makes something else impure
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