What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impurify
Example
The water was impurified by the chemicals that were dumped into the river. [impurify: verb]
Example
The impurification of the metal made it unsuitable for use in the manufacturing process. [impurification: noun]
taint
Example
The meat was tainted with bacteria and had to be thrown away. [tainted: past participle]
Example
The scandal tainted the politician's reputation. [taint: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Taint is more commonly used than impurify in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between impurify and taint?
Impurify is a more technical term and is therefore more formal than taint, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
