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impurity

[/ɪmˈpjʊrəti/]
nounfemininepl: impurities
impureza
1. the state or quality of being impure; contamination or adulteration
The water was tested for impurity before being released to the public.
A água foi testada quanto à impureza antes de ser liberada para o público.
2. a substance or element that contaminates or pollutes something
Scientists removed the impurities from the chemical compound.
Os cientistas removeram as impurezas do composto químico.
3. moral or sexual corruption; unchastity
The priest warned against impurity of thought and deed.
O padre advertiu contra a impureza de pensamento e ação.
Synonyms
contaminationadulterantpollutantcorruptionuncleanness
Antonyms
puritycleanlinesschastityintegrity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impureza
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impureza
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
impureza
standard usage
Portugal
impureza
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

moral impurity
free from impurity
trace impurities
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