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impurity

[im-pyoor-i-tee] / ɪmˈpyʊər ɪ ti /


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This occurs when an impurity is so heavy that it barely moves at all.

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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