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purity

Pronunciation: [ˈpjʊə.rə.ti]

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Learn how to use purity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(noun) the state of being clean, fresh, and without any dirt or unwanted things. If we talk about purity, we might mean that something is not mixed with anything that could change its original state, like clean water.

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The purity of the mountain stream made it perfect for drinking.

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The water's purity was ruined when trash was thrown into it.

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How can we test the purity of the water from the river?

Context: “morality”

(noun) the quality of being morally good or innocent. It means that a person behaves in a good way and does not engage in bad actions.

Example

Her purity of heart means she always helps others in need.

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His actions were questioned, and some said he lost his purity.

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What does it mean to have purity of spirit?

Context: “science”

(noun) in chemistry or science, purity refers to how much of a substance is only one thing without any other substances mixed in. It means we have exactly what we want without any extras.

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The purity of the chemical was tested to ensure it was safe to use.

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The sample showed that it had low purity due to contamination from other materials.

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Why is purity important in scientific experiments?

How to pronounce purity

Pronunciation: [ˈpjʊə.rə.ti]

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