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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impurities

/ɪmˈpjʊərɪtiz/ noun · British & US
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What does impurities mean?

noun

Impurities are substances that are present in a sample or mixture in small amounts, often in a state of contamination. They can be physical, chemical, or biological in nature.

Example

"The water treatment plant struggled to remove the impurities from the contaminated well water."

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