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Adulterate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

adulterate

/əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/ /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

Definition:

To make something impure or inferior by adding foreign substances.

Synonyms:

contaminate, dilute, taint, debase

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

purify, refine

Common Collocations:

adulterate food, adulterate wine, adulterate drugs

Derivatives:

adulteration, adulterator

Usage Tips:

Use "adulterate" when describing the act of corrupting a substance by adding inferior elements.

Common Phrases:

adulterate the truth, adulterate the mixture, pure and unadulterated

Etymology:

From Latin "adulterare," meaning to corrupt or falsify.

Examples:

  • 1. The milk was found to be adulterated with water.
  • 2. Some merchants adulterate spices to increase profits illegally.
  • 3. Adulterated fuel can damage car engines over time.
  • 4. The lab tests revealed the honey was not adulterated with sugar syrup.

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