1.
impurity; impurities; contaminant
Unwanted substances mixed into a material, making it impure. Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts.
水から不純物を取り除く。
To remove impurities from water.
この金属には不純物が多く含まれている。
This metal contains many impurities.
不純物を取り除くことで、製品の品質が向上する。
By removing impurities, the product quality improves.
USAGE:
不純物 is composed of 不 (un-/not), 純 (pure), and 物 (substance). It is used in science, manufacturing, and water treatment contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不純物を取り除く (to remove impurities)
- 不純物を含む (to contain impurities)
- 不純物が混入する (impurities get mixed in)
- 不純物の除去 (removal of impurities)