impurity

Definitions

A substance that is present in another substance or within cells, making it impure or inferior.

The quality or condition of being physically or morally unclean or unrefined.

Examples

The chemist carefully removed every impurity from the solution to ensure the experiment's success.

A single impurity in the diamond can significantly decrease its market value.

The water filter is designed to trap any impurity that might be present in the tap water.

Synonyms

contamination admixture pollution taint adulteration foreignness dross

Antonyms

purity clarity cleanness sanctity innocence virtue refinement