Vocabulary Entry

adulterate

|verb • adjective

verb

To make something worse by adding inferior elements.

Example Sentences

"The company was accused of trying to adulterate its products to save money."

"He didn't want to adulterate his art with commercial influences."

"Many people believe that to adulterate food for profit is unethical."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The adulterate drinks at the party left some guests feeling unwell."

"It's important to ensure that the ingredients are not adulterate when preparing your meals."

"An adulterate substance can harm the quality of a product."