What is the meaning of adulterant?

noun

  • Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance.
    • usage: "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"

adjective

  • Making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials.
    • usage: "the adulterating effect of extraneous materials"
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