IMPURITIES Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word impurities. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| dross | nounn | |||||
noun • worthless or dangerous material that should be removed • the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals | ||||||
| blemish | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) verb • mar or spoil the appearance of • mar or impair with a flaw • add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective | ||||||
| corruption | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony) | ||||||
| debris | nounn | |||||
noun • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up | ||||||
| defilement | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being polluted | ||||||
| detritus | nounn | |||||
noun • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up • loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks | ||||||
| dirt | nounn | |||||
noun • the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock • anything regarded as making something unclean • obscene terms for feces • disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people adjective satellite • (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel | ||||||
| dregs | nounn | |||||
noun • sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid | ||||||
| filth | nounn | |||||
noun • any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant • anything regarded as making something unclean • a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse • an offensive or indecent word or phrase | ||||||
| foulness | nounn | |||||
noun • disgusting wickedness and immorality • a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse • (of weather) the badness of the weather • the attribute of having a strong offensive smell | ||||||
| garbage | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) • a worthless message • a receptacle where waste can be discarded | ||||||
| grime | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||
| pollution | nounn | |||||
noun • undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities • the state of being polluted • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||
| refuse | verbv | |||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) verb • show unwillingness towards • not accept as true • elude, especially in a baffling way • refuse to let have • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse entrance or membership | ||||||
| sediment | nounn | |||||
noun • matter that has been deposited by some natural process verb • deposit as a sediment • settle as sediment | ||||||
| smudge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a smoky fire to drive away insects • a blemish made by dirt verb • make a smudge on; soil by smudging | ||||||
| stain | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible • anything regarded as making something unclean • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • color with a liquid dye or tint • produce or leave stains • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • color for microscopic study | ||||||
| taint | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the state of being contaminated verb • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon • contaminate with a disease or microorganism | ||||||
| uncleanliness | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of cleanly habits | ||||||
| waste | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly • the trait of wasting resources • an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation • (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect adjective satellite • located in a dismal or remote area; desolate verb • spend thoughtlessly; throw away • use inefficiently or inappropriately • dispose of • run off as waste • get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing • spend extravagantly • lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief • cause to grow thin or weak • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly • become physically weaker | ||||||
