impurity
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impurity (ɪmˈpjʊərɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the quality of being impure |
| 2. | an impure thing, constituent, or element: impurities in the water |
| 3. | electronics acceptor See also donor a small quantity of an element added to a pure semiconductor crystal to control its electrical conductivity |
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Impurity
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
To be virtuous is to be physically clean and free from the impurity that is sin.
Copper sulfide ores have copper selenide as an impurity.
The problem of impurity is especially germane to herbal combinations.
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