Plural of impurity
regular plural
The plural of impurity is impurities.
Forms of impurity
| Singular | impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | impurities |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Impurities in a sentence
- The impurities in the iron ore made extraction of the iron very difficult.
- Such devices mimic the way real kidneys cleanse blood and eject impurities and surplus water as urine.2013 June 1, “A better waterworks”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8838, page 5 (Technology Quarterly)
- The gas was purified by adsorbing the impurities onto active carbon.From the entry adsorb
- Clarified butter is made by removing water and impurities from butter.From the entry clarified
- Some people say that a hangover is caused by impurities in the drink, not by the alcohol per se.From the entry per se
Meaning of impurity
- noun The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
- noun A component or additive that renders something else impure.
- noun A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
Questions about the plural of impurity
- What is the plural of impurity?
- The plural of impurity is impurities.
- Is impurity countable?
- Impurity is a countable and uncountable noun.
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