CEFR B1

impure

adjective

Meaning

Not pure; mixed with other substances; dirty or contaminated.

Examples

The air in the city was often impure due to pollution.
He realized the gold he bought was impure and not worth much.

Synonyms: unclean, tainted, polluted, adulterated

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impure (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Definition

Not pure; mixed with other substances; dirty or contaminated.

Examples

The air in the city was often impure due to pollution.
He realized the gold he bought was impure and not worth much.
The analysis showed that the sample contained impure elements.

Synonyms of impure

Words with a similar meaning to impure:

unclean
tainted
polluted
adulterated

Antonyms of impure

Words with the opposite meaning to impure:

pure
clean
unadulterated

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