noun
adulteration
Adulteration (noun) means the act of making something impure by adding another substance to it.
noun
1
The act of making something impure by adding another substance to it.
2
The state of having been made impure by having another substance added.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French adulteration and its source Latin adulterātĭō. On the surface it analyses as adulterate + -ion.
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Rhymes for adulteration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of adulteration?
"adulteration" (noun) means the act of making something impure by adding another substance to it.
What is another word for adulteration?
Other words for "adulteration" include defilement, corruption, contamination, pollution, debasement.
What is the opposite of adulteration?
The opposite of "adulteration" is purification.
What are the different meanings of adulteration?
"adulteration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of making something impure by adding another substance to it; 2. The state of having been made impure by having another substance added.
