impurity
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Although it behaves like a single particle, this quasiparticle arises from the shared motion of the impurity and its surroundings.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
It followed concerns in several countries that the products may contain the impurity.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024
A specific lot labeled L200183 tested high in impurity and low in the inactive ingredient ascorbic acid, commonly called Vitamin C.
From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023
The impurity, known as NTTP, belongs to the family of nitrosamine compounds that have in recent years been discovered in a number of medications.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
Perhaps she’s the impurity in him, the static in his signal that the bullies can sense.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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