adulterant
noun
Pronunciation: əˈdʌltərənt
Definition
A substance added to another material to lower its quality or purity, often to increase volume or profit.
Examples
The laboratory analysis confirmed that the milk contained water as an adulterant.
Strict regulations were implemented to prevent the use of harmful adulterants in food production.
Detecting a subtle adulterant in expensive spices requires advanced chemical testing.
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