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
Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
These natural origins riddle beach sand with impurities that can absorb light.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This can introduce impurities or harmful microorganisms to the bathroom environment as a result.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Desalination converts seawater into drinkable water by removing salt, minerals and impurities either by heating it up or pushing it through membranes at high pressure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The federal agency said unapproved peptides tend to come from pharmacies that mix or compound ingredients and cited risks such as potential immune reactions or manufacturing impurities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
These natural origins riddle beach sand with impurities that can absorb light.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This can introduce impurities or harmful microorganisms to the bathroom environment as a result.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Desalination converts seawater into drinkable water by removing salt, minerals and impurities either by heating it up or pushing it through membranes at high pressure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The federal agency said unapproved peptides tend to come from pharmacies that mix or compound ingredients and cited risks such as potential immune reactions or manufacturing impurities.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurities
Noun
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Higher water levels could bring radioactive contaminants further into the Pacific Ocean.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hazards such as lead and other heavy metals, contaminants like PFAS and forever chemicals may be found in water throughout Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scientists said the shark study findings highlight how pollutants commonly associated with human activity, including medications and recreational drugs, are making their way into ocean food webs.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Impurities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurities. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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