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ADULTERATOR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("adulterator" is a kind of...):
changer; modifier (a person who changes something)
Derivation:
adulterate (corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
Example:
it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use
Synonyms:
adulterant; adulterator
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("adulterator" is a kind of...):
substance (a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties)
Derivation:
adulterate (corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones)
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