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Adulterating: meaning, definitions and examples

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adulterating

 

[ əˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mixing substances

Adulterating refers to the act of making something poorer in quality by adding another substance. It often implies the introduction of inferior materials to enhance quantity or weight, thereby deceiving consumers. This practice can occur in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Adulteration can lead to health risks and a loss of trust in the product.

Synonyms

contaminating, diluting, impairing, tainting

Examples of usage

  • The company was fined for adulterating their food products.
  • Some vendors were caught adulterating milk with water.
  • He was accused of adulterating the test results.
  • The scandal involved adulterating the drugs used in the treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "adulterating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adulterando

🇮🇳 दुष्प्रभावित करना

🇩🇪 verderbend

🇮🇩 mengotori

🇺🇦 підробляючи

🇵🇱 fałszowanie

🇯🇵 混ぜる

🇫🇷 adultérant

🇪🇸 adulterando

🇹🇷 sahtelestirme

🇰🇷 혼합하는

🇸🇦 ت adulterating

🇨🇿 adulterující

🇸🇰 adulterujúci

🇨🇳 掺假

🇸🇮 adulteriranje

🇮🇸 falska

🇰🇿 араластырған

🇬🇪 შერევა

🇦🇿 qarışdırma

🇲🇽 adulterando

Etymology

The word 'adulterate' comes from the Latin root 'adulterare', which means 'to corrupt or spoil'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'alterare' meaning 'to change or modify'. The concept of adulteration dates back to ancient times when merchants would often mix inferior materials with valuable goods to increase their profits. Such practices have historically been condemned because they deceive consumers and can pose serious health risks. The term has evolved through Middle English and entered modern usage by the 15th century, reflecting ongoing concerns about purity in commerce and safety.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,935, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.