impurities
[/ɪmˈpjʊrɪtiz/]
nounfemininepl: impurities (already plural; singular: impurity)
impurezas
1. substances or elements that are not pure or that contaminate something
The water contained impurities that made it unsafe to drink.
A água continha impurezas que a tornavam imprópria para beber.
2. moral or ethical flaws; lack of virtue or innocence
The priest spoke about the impurities of the human soul.
O padre falava sobre as impurezas da alma humana.
3. unwanted particles or foreign matter in a substance
The laboratory removed impurities from the chemical compound.
O laboratório removeu impurezas do composto químico.
The term 'impurities' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in scientific, industrial, and religious discourse. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions about water quality, food safety, and environmental concerns. In the USA, the term is widely used in technical and scientific settings. The concept also carries moral significance in religious contexts across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
free from impurities (puro, sem contaminação)
strip away impurities (remover as impurezas)
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