Adulteration (Noun)
Meaning 1
Being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The honey was suspected of adulteration with corn syrup to increase its volume and profit margin.
- Food safety regulations strictly prohibit the adulteration of milk with melamine, a chemical that can be toxic to humans.
- The coffee shop's reputation was ruined after it was discovered that their premium coffee beans had been subjected to adulteration with inferior quality beans.
- The winery was accused of adulteration of their award-winning wine with cheap additives to boost its flavor and shelf life.
- The health risks associated with adulteration of street food with artificial preservatives and flavor enhancers have raised concerns among health officials.
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Meaning 2
The act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.