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Italian

impuro

/imˈpu.ro/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

impure

  • Mixed with foreign, contaminating, or inferior substances; not pure.
  • Morally corrupted or tainted.

In a sentence

L'acqua del torrente è impura e non dovrebbe essere bevuta.

The stream water is impure and should not be drunk.

Questo metallo è impuro perché contiene tracce di piombo.

This metal is impure because it contains traces of lead.

L'analisi chimica ha dimostrato che la sostanza non era affatto impura.

The chemical analysis showed that the substance was not impure at all.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
impuromasculine · singular
impurafeminine · singular
impurimasculine · plural
impurefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Opposite of 'puro' (pure).
  • Takes standard four-form adjective endings (-o, -a, -i, -e).

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