Meaning of the word impurities in English

What does impurities mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

impurities

US /ɪmˈpjʊər.ə.tiz/
UK /ɪmˈpjʊə.rɪ.tiz/

Plural Noun

substances that are present in something but are not an essential part of it, especially unwanted substances

Example:
The water filter removes most of the impurities.
The gold was refined to remove all impurities.