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Impure

adjective
/ɪmˈpjʊər/

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
not clean or free from contamination; morally corrupt

Example Sentences

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

The water was impure and unsafe to drink.

Synonyms

contaminated, polluted, dirty, tainted, unclean
Entry 1
contaminated, polluted, dirty, tainted
Entry 2
dirty, contaminated, polluted, unclean

Antonyms

pure, clean, uncontaminated, pristine
Entry 1
pure, clean, uncontaminated, pristine
Entry 2
pure, clean, uncontaminated

Collocations

impure water, impure substances, impure thoughts, chemically impure, morally impure
Entry 1
impure water, impure substances, impure thoughts
Entry 2
impure thoughts, impure water, chemically impure, morally impure

Related Vocabularies

Covered with or containing an unclean substance.
far away in space or time; remote
having a particular value, especially in terms of money
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.

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