adulterate
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British pronunciation
/ɐdˈʌltəɹˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "adulterate"in English

to adulterate
01

to corrupt something by adding inferior substances, especially to reduce its purity or quality

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Examples
The vendor was fined for adulterating olive oil with cheaper vegetable oils.
adulterate
01

containing foreign or inferior substances

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Examples
The lab confirmed the powder was adulterate and unsafe for consumption.

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