Adulteration Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 16th century: from Latin adulterat- ‘corrupted’, from the verb adulterare + -ion

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance

Short Definition:

action of making something poorer in quality by addition of another substance

Examples:

• we're working on a new diagnostic test to more rapidly monitor food adulteration
• the adulteration of culture
• these adulterations may harm the therapeutic use of the oils