impure

/ˈɪmpjʊər/

Definitions

1. adjective

not pure or free from impurities; contaminated or polluted

“The river’s water was impure and not suitable for drinking.”

2. noun

a mixture or substance that is not pure or of a specified quality

“The chemist tested the impure sample to determine its composition.”

Synonyms

  • contaminated
  • impure
  • polluted
  • tainted
  • unpurified

Antonyms

  • pure
  • unaltered
  • unpolluted
  • untainted
  • virgin