adulterant
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(noun) any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance); "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use" |
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Related Words: matter, substance |
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(adjective) making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials; "the adulterating effect of extraneous materials" |
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Synonyms: adulterating |
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