a·dul·ter·ant ( -d l tr-nt)n. A substance that adulterates. adj. Serving to adulterate. |
adulterant [əˈdʌltərənt]
n
a substance or ingredient that adulterates
adj
adulterating
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | 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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