Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adulterate
verb
/əˈdʌl.tə.reɪt/
Definition
To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance.
Examples
- Many companies adulterate their products to increase profit margins.
- The milk was found to be adulterated with water.
Meaning
This term is often used in relation to food or drink, indicating that it’s been mixed with inferior substances.
Synonyms
- contaminate
- dilute
- pollute
- impair
