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adulterant
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a·dul·ter·ant  (-dltr-nt)
n.
A substance that adulterates.
adj.
Serving to adulterate.

adulterant [əˈdʌltərənt]
n
a substance or ingredient that adulterates
adj
adulterating
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Noun1.adulterant - any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance; "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"
substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
Adj.1.adulterant - making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials; "the adulterating effect of extraneous materials"


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