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/ædˈʌltərənt/ · ad.ult.er.ant
noun
  1. That which adulterates, or reduces the purity of something. The presence of impurities in the water supply was considered a major adulterant to the city's drinking water.
noun
  1. A substance that is added to something else to make it less pure or to alter its properties. The manufacturer added a chemical adulterant to the paint to make it cheaper to produce.
Did you know? The term 'adulterant' is often used in chemistry and food science to describe substances that can alter the quality or safety of a product.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026