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
Synonyms for adulterated
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'
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.'
