1
as in contamination
something that is or that makes impure
impurities in the water made it cloudy
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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the impurity of her thoughts was troubling, given her strict upbringing
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Recent Examples of impurity
In normal silicon, a transistor's threshold voltage can be adjusted by doping the silicon—implanting impurities that change the semiconductor's behavior.
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, impurities and makeup without harsh rubbing or rinsing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to removing even the most stubborn makeup, this cleansing balm washes away sunscreen, oil and other impurities while keeping moisture in the skin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oil molecules in seeds also break apart and create impurities that affect how the oils crystallize when they’re cooled.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, impurities and makeup without harsh rubbing or rinsing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to removing even the most stubborn makeup, this cleansing balm washes away sunscreen, oil and other impurities while keeping moisture in the skin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oil molecules in seeds also break apart and create impurities that affect how the oils crystallize when they’re cooled.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurity
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Three lots of a drug designed to treat various urinary tract infections have been recalled because the white round tablets might have black spots from microbial contamination.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Inspectors said Trump’s club was out of compliance with many rules regarding food be protected from contamination.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Consumers are advised to look for faucets compliant with NSF/ANSI Standard 61, which sets limits for the presence of lead and other contaminants in drinking water systems, according to the CPSC.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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In both the Palisades and Altadena, as soon as the fires were contained, the water companies spent a full week flushing the water lines in an effort to prevent any contaminants from the fires from settling on the bottom of pipes or penetrating into chemically permeable PVC, Olivares said.—
Ashley Belanger – May 27,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties, often industrial or commercial, where redevelopment is complicated because of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants in the soil.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Higher temperatures also increase preterm birth by increasing levels of the harmful air pollutant called ground-level ozone.—
Sheetal Khedkar Rao,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The hip-hop stars of Coogler’s youth like NWA, Ice-T, 2 Live Crew, and Too Short were pursued by the government, accused of promoting obscenity and violence.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Children do not have a right to access alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, automobiles, pornography, obscenity or any other dangerous material and public libraries have no obligation to provide it to them.—
Opinion Staff,
Oc Register,
27 May 2025
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The killer watched countless videos and discussed his filth online with fellow travelers, not to mention asking for practical advice, like what type of body armor to wear; this body armor ultimately stopped a round fired by an armed guard, who was then killed by the shooter.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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