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impurity in German

impurity in German is Unreinheit, Verunreinigung, Fremdkörper — impurity means a substance mixed into something that makes it less pure or of lower quality.

impurity in German

Unreinheit
noun
The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
Verunreinigung
noun
The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
Fremdkörper
noun
A component or additive that renders something else impure.
Unreinheit
noun
A component or additive that renders something else impure.
Unreinheit
noun
A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.

What does "impurity" mean?

  1. noun A substance mixed into something that makes it less pure or of lower quality.
    "The gold had to be refined to remove trace impurities."
  2. noun The state or quality of being impure, whether physically or morally.
    "Filtering removes impurity from the drinking water."

impurity in a sentence

  • The gold had to be refined to remove trace impurities.
  • Filtering removes impurity from the drinking water.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "impurity" in German?

"impurity" in German is Unreinheit, Verunreinigung, Fremdkörper. impurity means: A substance mixed into something that makes it less pure or of lower quality.

How do you use "impurity" in a sentence?

Example: "The gold had to be refined to remove trace impurities." In German, "impurity" is Unreinheit, Verunreinigung, Fremdkörper.

Are there other ways to say "impurity" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "impurity": Unreinheit, Verunreinigung, Fremdkörper.

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