More free from contamination, impurities, or mixed elements; of higher quality or standard.
Comparative form of 'pure,' from Latin 'purus' (clean, clear, unmixed). The '-er' ending creates the comparative form for this common descriptive word.
Chemists measure purity in 'nines'—pure gold is '99.9% pure' and ultra-pure materials can be 99.9999% pure. The pursuit of purity is fundamental to modern technology, from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals.
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