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impurity

🇬🇧 UK/im'pjuәriti/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The state of being impure; a substance that contaminates or adulterates something else.

杂质;不纯;污染物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
purpure, clean, unmixed
+
itystate, quality, condition
=impurity

Common Collocations

  • 1.chemical impurity化学杂质
  • 2.trace impurity微量杂质
  • 3.remove impurity清除杂质

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The lab tested for impurities in the chemical sample.

  • 2.

    Small amounts of impurity can affect the metal's strength.

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