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 | ||