How to Pronounce "impurity"
word
ˌɪmˈpjʊɹəti
im-PYOOR-uh-tee
ɪmpjˈʊɹɪti
im-PYOOR-i-tee
Definition
An impurity is something dirty or unwanted that is mixed into another substance, making it less pure. It can refer to physical, chemical, or even moral qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpjʊɹəti
British English
ɪmpjˈʊɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PYOOR-uh-tee
UK
im-PYOOR-i-tee
Listen in Context
We must remove all impurities from the water before drinking it.
The gold contained a small amount of impurity.
Dust is a common impurity found in the air.
This filter can catch even the tiniest impurities in your tap water.