Defect and Impurity

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Impurity and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impurity" instead a noun "Defect".

Impurity

Impurity noun - Something that is or that makes impure.
Usage example: impurities in the water made it cloudy

Defect and impurity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Impurity".

Nearby Words: impure, impurely

How words are described

racial racial defect racial impurity
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