adulterant
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of adulterant
1745–55; < Latin adulterant- (stem of adulterāns, present participle of adulterāre ), equivalent to ad- ad- + -ulter ( adulterate ) + -ant- -ant
Example Sentences
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"This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a class of raw poultry products. "
From Salon
“At milk processing plants, every incoming tanker load of milk is checked for adulterants, including antibiotics, and quality and safety standards,” Russo notes.
From Science Magazine
If there was about one part of lead to chromium, it was a dead giveaway that the adulterant was being used.
From Salon
Our study examines the adulteration of dark and amber maple syrups with common maple syrup adulterants, at percentages ranging from one to 50%
From Salon
It was first identified as an adulterant in heroin supplies in the early 2000s.
From Scientific American
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