English adjective: adulterant | |||
1. | adulterant making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials | ||
Samples | The adulterating effect of extraneous materials. | ||
Synonyms | adulterating | ||
Similar | extraneous, foreign | ||
Antonyms | purifying | ||
English noun: adulterant | |||
1. | adulterant (substance) any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance | ||
Samples | It is necessary to remove the adulterants before use. | ||
Synonyms | adulterator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | substance | ||