impurities

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Impurities can hinder how efficiently electricity is transmitted, says Wood Mackenzie’s Patel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Impurities may be removed by the addition of a compound that forms a slag—a substance with a low melting point that can be readily separated from the molten metal.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Symp. on ‘Isotopes and Impurities in Snow and Ice’ Vol.

From Nature • Feb. 4, 2018

Impurities consisting of atoms within this framework give rise to many varieties of quartz among which are gemstones like amethyst, rose quartz, and citrine.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

In addition to this, regular yearly sacrifices of cattle and fowls were required of each family, and occasional sacrifices for certain sins or ceremonial Impurities.

From American Woman's Home by Beecher, Catharine Esther