
Impure
Physical Purity
Used when talking about actual substances like water, air, or materials that have unwanted elements.

The factory's waste made the river impure.
Context Sensitivity
Understanding 'impure' can depend on cultural beliefs about what is considered clean or not.

In some cultures, eating certain foods is considered impure.
Safety Concern
When used for substances, 'impure' hints at potential harm or unsuitability for use.

Impure chemicals can be dangerous in experiments.
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AdulterateContaminateCorruptDebaseFoulPolluteTaintUnclean
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