impurities

NOUN

contaminant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contamination grime pollutant scum

STRONG

adulteration corruption defilement dirt filth pestilence poisoning pollution stain taint uncleanness

WEAK

foreign matter

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cleanliness

STRONG

pureness purification purity sterility

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impurities

Tiny impurities in the water or even microscopic scratches inside a container can provide those starting points.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

Lead-halide perovskites, even when packed with impurities and structural flaws, are remarkably effective at turning sunlight into electricity.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2026

The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

Novo Nordisk referenced the FDA's concerns in its lawsuit announcement on Monday, saying Hims & Hers' compounded drugs "may contain dangerous impurities or incorrect amounts of active ingredients, which can result in life-threatening immune responses".

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Jing is good leftover stuff when you take impurities out of something like gold, or rice, or salt.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan