Adulterated
[ə'dʌltəreɪtɪd] or [ə'dʌltə,ret]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Adulterate
Edited by Aaron
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Impure, ingenuine, spurious, concocted, mixed, falsified, deteriorated,garbled, vitiated
ANT:Pure, genuine, original, unmixed, unadulterated, undeteriorated, sound
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Examples
- As Manila fiber is at times adulterated with Sisal, so has the latter its adulterant in a plant called Istle, which grows in Mexico and has hitherto been chiefly used in brush making. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Nations have sometimes, for the same purpose, adulterated the standard of their coin; that is, have mixed a greater quantity of alloy in it. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- It is not difficult to procure pure soda, but the cream of tartar is frequently adulterated, and care must be used in its purchase. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Most of the vanilla extracts sold for flavoring purposes are adulterated with Tonka beans and other adulterants, some containing not a particle of vanilla. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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