purity

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpjʊərɪtɪ/ AmE /ˈpjʊrəti/

noun en → es

1 STATE OF BEING PURE [singular] A2

the quality of being clean and free from dirt or pollution

pureza, limpieza

Collocations purity of water · purity of air

  • The purity of the mountain air is refreshing.

    La pureza del aire de la montaña es refrescante.

2 MORALITY [singular] B1

the quality of being morally good and not involving sexual activity

castidad, pureza moral

Collocations purity of heart · sexual purity

  • She was known for her purity and honesty.

    Ella era conocida por su pureza y honestidad.

3 CHEMISTRY [singular] B2

the quality of being chemically pure, without any other substances mixed in

pureza química

Collocations purity of a chemical compound · chemical purity

  • The laboratory tests the purity of the new drug.

    El laboratorio prueba la pureza del nuevo medicamento.

4 ART [singular] C1

the quality of being simple and beautiful, without any unnecessary details or decorations

pureza de estilo, simplicidad estética

Collocations purity of line · purity of form

  • The sculpture's purity of line is striking.

    La pureza de línea de la escultura es impresionante.