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impurity

[im-pyoor-i-tee] / ɪmˈpjʊər ɪ ti /


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But in a metal containing a magnetic impurity, resistance stops falling when the Kondo temperature is reached.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

"That is the signature of the Kondo effect, and it's a property of the electrons in the impurity interacting with the electrons traveling through the bulk metal," Chan explains.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Synthetic indigo, commonly used to dye bluejeans, can contain aniline, a manufacturing impurity that can slowly leach from clothing and penetrate skin, says Valenta.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

It can occur during manufacturing and remain as an impurity in the finished sweetener.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

Regulators have previously raised concerns about potential immune reactions and impurities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

As freezing begins and the ice forms from outside in, various impurities in the water get pushed towards the centre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

As the surrounding environment adjusts, these impurities still undergo slight movements.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

Quantum many body physics has long relied on different models to explain how impurities, such as exotic electrons or atoms, interact with surrounding particles.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

You have to seal them up tight like pickles and keep out impurities like how hurt you feel when you open them.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri


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