Adulteration: meaning, definitions and examples

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adulteration

 

[ əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food industry

The action or process of adding impurities or inferior substances to a food or drink, typically for profit.

Synonyms

contamination, impurity, pollution

Examples of usage

  • Adulteration of milk with water is a common practice in some regions.
  • Consumers should be aware of the risks associated with food adulteration.
  • Government regulations are in place to prevent the adulteration of food products.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The action of degrading something by adding inferior materials or elements.

Synonyms

contamination, degradation, tarnishing

Examples of usage

  • The adulteration of historical facts can distort our understanding of the past.
  • Adulteration of the original recipe led to a decline in product quality.
  • Adulteration of the environment with harmful chemicals is a serious issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "adulteration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adulteração

🇮🇳 मिलावट

🇩🇪 Verfälschung

🇮🇩 pemalsuan

🇺🇦 фальсифікація

🇵🇱 fałszowanie

🇯🇵 混入 (kon'nyū)

🇫🇷 adultération

🇪🇸 adulteración

🇹🇷 tağşiş

🇰🇷 혼합 (honhab)

🇸🇦 تزوير

🇨🇿 falšování

🇸🇰 falšovanie

🇨🇳 掺假 (chānjiǎ)

🇸🇮 ponarejanje

🇮🇸 fölsun

🇰🇿 жалғандық

🇬🇪 ყალბობა

🇦🇿 saxtakarlıq

🇲🇽 adulteración

Etymology

The term 'adulteration' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Latin word 'adulterare', meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to debase'. The concept of adulteration has been a concern throughout history, especially in relation to food and drink. Governments around the world have implemented laws and regulations to combat adulteration and protect consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,609, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.