impurity

/ɪmˈpjʊrəti/
noun
  1. A substance that is present in another substance and makes it less pure.
    • Diamonds are valued for having few impurities.
    • The factory filters out impurities from the oil before bottling.
    • The lab test found impurities in the drinking water.
  2. The state of being mixed with something unwanted; lack of purity.
    • Religious rituals often focus on cleansing spiritual impurity.
    • The impurity of the gold reduced its value.
    • The impurity of the air in the city is a serious problem.
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