impurity

• Substanz oder Element, das in einem Material vorhanden ist, aber nicht zu dessen Hauptbestandteil gehört und es oft weniger rein macht. Auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas, das als sittlich oder qualitativ minderwertig gilt.

A noun referring to a substance or element that is present in a material but is not part of its essential composition, often making it less pure.

1. Unwanted substanceB2formalscientific

   A substance that is present in a material but is not part of the desired composition, often making it less pure.

   Verunreinigung

   • The chemist filtered the solution to remove impurities.
   • Impurities in the metal weakened its structure.
   • Water purification systems remove harmful impurities.

   Synonymeadulterantcontaminantdrosspollutant

   Antonymepurity

2. Moral flawC1formal

   A quality or element that makes something morally unclean or corrupt.

   Unreinheit

   • The philosopher wrote about the impurity of human intentions.
   • He sought to cleanse his soul of all impurities.
   • The novel explores the impurity of political ambition.

   Synonymeblemishblotcorruptiondefilementdepravitypollutionsinstaintaintvicewickedness

   Antonymechastitycleannessinnocencepurityvirtue