Dictionary Check: adulterant

"adulterant" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

adjective

making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials

Example: "the adulterating effect of extraneous materials"
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noun

any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance

Example: "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"
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