Meaning of the word adulterate in English

What does adulterate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adulterate

US /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪt/
UK /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪt/

Verb

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one

Example:
The company was accused of trying to adulterate its products with cheap fillers.
It is illegal to adulterate food products.

Adjective

made impure or inferior by the addition of foreign or inferior substances

Example:
The coffee was so adulterate that it barely tasted like coffee.
The market was flooded with adulterate goods.