1
[ adjective ] making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials

Synonyms

adulterating

Examples

"the adulterating effect of extraneous materials"

Related terms

purifying extraneous

2
[ noun ] any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance)

Synonyms

adulterator

Examples

"it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"

Related terms

substance adulterate

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