Adulterated (Adjective)
Meaning
Mixed with impurities.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's water supply had been adulterated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals, posing serious health risks to residents.
- Tests revealed that the supposedly organic honey had been adulterated with sugar and artificial flavorings.
- The vintage wine turned out to be adulterated with cheap filler wine, which explained its unpleasant taste.
- After conducting lab tests, it was discovered that the herbal medicine had been adulterated with powerful prescription drugs.
- The milk was recalled from stores when it was discovered that it had been adulterated with water and artificial thickeners to increase its volume.