Definitions and Examples of impure, dirty, polluted
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing substances mixed with something else, making it less pure.
Example
The water in the river was impure due to industrial waste being dumped into it.
Covered or marked with an unclean substance; not clean.
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking a big meal.
Containing harmful substances that make it unsafe for use or consumption.
Example
The air in the city was polluted due to heavy traffic and factories.
Key Differences: impure vs dirty vs polluted
- 1Impure refers to something that has been mixed with other substances, making it less pure.
- 2Dirty describes something that is covered or marked with an unclean substance.
- 3Polluted refers to something that contains harmful substances that make it unsafe for use or consumption.
Effective Usage of impure, dirty, polluted
- 1Environmental Issues: Use impure and polluted to describe contaminated air, water, or soil.
- 2Cleaning: Use dirty to describe something that needs to be cleaned.
- 3Chemistry: Use impure to describe substances that have been mixed with other substances.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of purer are impure, dirty, and polluted. These words describe something that is not clean or free from contaminants. Use these words to talk about environmental issues, cleaning, and chemistry.
