adulterant (n)
adulterator (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
examples it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use
Outgoing links
Hypernym substance
Derivationally related form adulterator → adulterate
Derivationally related form adulterant → adulterant; adulterant → adulterate
Incoming links
Derivationally related form adulterant → adulterant; adulterate → adulterant
Hyponym substance
Derivationally related form adulterate → adulterator

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