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Adulterator (Noun)

Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance; "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use".

Nouns denoting substances.

The food company was sued for adding a cheap adulterator to their expensive spices to increase profit margins.
Scientists struggled to identify the adulterator that was causing the medication to lose its potency during shipping.
The government imposed strict regulations to prevent manufacturers from using adulterators in their products that could harm consumers.
Quality control experts worked tirelessly to detect and remove adulterators from the company's raw materials supply chain.
Researchers found that a common adulterator in some supplements was a harmless but ineffective ingredient that took up valuable space.

A changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance.

Nouns denoting people.

The food company was accused of hiring an adulterator who was responsible for adding inferior ingredients to their products.
The government agency discovered that the adulterator had been adding fillers to the medication, rendering it ineffective.
The winery's reputation was tarnished when it was revealed that an adulterator had been adding water to their expensive vintage wines.
The pharmaceutical company was sued by customers who claimed that an adulterator had compromised the quality of their products.
The police investigation revealed that the adulterator had been adding artificial flavorings to the honey, deceiving consumers about its natural origins.