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to adulterate
01
to corrupt something by adding inferior substances, especially to reduce its purity or quality
Examples
The vendor was fined for adulterating olive oil with cheaper vegetable oils.
They adulterated the wine by mixing it with water.
adulterate
01
containing foreign or inferior substances
Examples
The lab confirmed the powder was adulterate and unsafe for consumption.
She avoided adulterate cosmetics that might irritate her skin.
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