impurity
Americannoun
plural
impurities-
the quality or state of being impure.
- Synonyms:
- taint, pollution, contamination
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Often impurities. something that is or makes impure.
After the flood the authorities warned against impurities in the drinking water.
noun
Etymology
Origin of impurity
1400–50; late Middle English impurite < Latin impūritās. See impure, -ity
Example Sentences
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Novo Nordisk referenced the FDA's concerns in its lawsuit announcement on Monday, saying Hims & Hers' compounded drugs "may contain dangerous impurities or incorrect amounts of active ingredients, which can result in life-threatening immune responses".
From BBC
Ice masters look at the PH levels of the water and purify it to remove minerals and impurities.
From BBC
In quantum many-body physics, scientists have long debated how impurities behave when surrounded by large numbers of other particles.
From Science Daily
Previous research has also shown that impurities weaken the structure of ice crystals, making them less stable than pure ice.
From Science Daily
As a result, impurity buildup and energy losses were greatly reduced, allowing the plasma density to increase steadily by the end of startup.
From Science Daily
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