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
Surfaces are not simple and can exhibit all sorts of weird properties due to missing atoms, crystalline boundaries, and impurities from fabrication techniques.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Those impurities may have masked the true adsorption capabilities of the materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This assortment includes the Detox Pads, which gently remove all traces of makeup and impurities from the day and deep clean skin without stripping.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Facial Cleansing Brushes A gentle facial cleansing brush can remove makeup and impurities more effectively than hands alone.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Those impurities may have masked the true adsorption capabilities of the materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This assortment includes the Detox Pads, which gently remove all traces of makeup and impurities from the day and deep clean skin without stripping.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Facial Cleansing Brushes A gentle facial cleansing brush can remove makeup and impurities more effectively than hands alone.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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The money was part of a $9 billion investment to help communities manage water contaminated with PFAS and other contaminants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The podcast discussed a number of discredited ideas, including that mRNA vaccines may contain harmful DNA contaminants.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2022 also found HEPA filtration effective at reducing indoor air pollutants.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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The update reflects the state’s evolving understanding of its most dangerous pollutants, which has shifted over the decades from visible pollutants, such as smog, to more invisible ones that cause cancer, heart disease and other health harms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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