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:
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The company was accused of trying to adulterate its products with cheap fillers.
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It is illegal to adulterate food products.
Adjective
made impure or inferior by the addition of foreign or inferior substances
Example:
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The coffee was so adulterate that it barely tasted like coffee.
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The market was flooded with adulterate goods.