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Definition of Adulterant

1. Noun. Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance. "It is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"

2. Adjective. Making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials. "The adulterating effect of extraneous materials"

Definition of Adulterant

1. n. That which is used to adulterate anything.

Definition of Adulterant

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Medical Definition of Adulterant

1. An impurity; an additive that is considered to have an undesirable effect or to dilute the active material so as to reduce its therapeutic or monetary value. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adulterant

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