"ultrapure" meaning in English

See ultrapure in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈʌltɹəˈpjʊə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈʌltɹəˈpjɔː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈʌltɹəˈpjʊɹ/ [US], /ˈʌltɹəˈpjɔɹ/ [US] Forms: more ultrapure [comparative], most ultrapure [superlative]
Etymology: From ultra- + pure. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|pure}} ultra- + pure Head templates: {{en-adj}} ultrapure (comparative more ultrapure, superlative most ultrapure)
  1. Extremely pure; of supreme purity. Synonyms: ultra-pure

Alternative forms

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