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adulterant

Syllabification: (a·dul·ter·ant)
Pronunciation: /əˈdəltərənt/

Definition of adulterant

noun

  • a substance used to adulterate another.

adjective

  • used in adulterating something.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin adulterant- 'corrupting', from the verb adulterare (see adulterate)

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