adulterated

[uh-duhl-tuh-rey-tid]

adulterated Definition

rendered impure or inferior by adding extraneous substances.

Using adulterated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adulterated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The milk was found to be adulterated with water.

  • Example

    The company was fined for selling adulterated drugs.

  • Example

    The food was adulterated with harmful chemicals.

adulterated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for adulterated

Phrases with adulterated

  • oil that has been mixed with other substances, often to increase its volume or lower its cost

    Example

    The restaurant was caught using adulterated oil in their cooking.

  • adulterated spices

    spices that have been mixed with other substances, often to increase their weight or bulk

    Example

    The grocery store was found to be selling adulterated spices.

  • alcohol that has been mixed with other substances, often to increase its volume or lower its cost

    Example

    The bar was shut down for serving adulterated alcohol.

Origins of adulterated

from Latin 'adulterare', meaning 'to corrupt'

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Summary: adulterated in Brief

'Adulterated' [uh-duhl-tuh-rey-tid] refers to something that has been made impure or inferior by adding extraneous substances. It is often used to describe food, drugs, or other products that have been contaminated with harmful chemicals or other substances. Examples include 'The milk was found to be adulterated with water.' and 'The company was fined for selling adulterated drugs.' Synonyms for 'adulterated' include 'contaminated,' 'polluted,' and 'tainted.'