Definitions for: Adulteration


[n] the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another)
[n] being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adultering



Webster (1913) Definition: A*dul`ter*a"tion, n. [L. adulteratio.]
1. The act of adulterating; corruption, or debasement (esp.
of food or drink) by foreign mixture.

The shameless adulteration of the coin. --Prescott.

2. An adulterated state or product.

Synonyms: debasement

See Also: change, impureness, impurity

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