adulterant

[ uh-duhl-ter-uhnt ]

noun

1. a substance that adulterates.

adjective

1. adulterating.

adulterant

/ əˈdʌltərənt /

noun

1. a substance or ingredient that adulterates

adjective

1. adulterating

Word History and Origins

Origin of adulterant¹

1745–55; < Latin adulterant- (stem of adulterāns, present participle of adulterāre ), equivalent to ad- ad- + -ulter ( adulterate ) + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

The roots of this, after being ground and roasted, are used either as a substitute or an adulterant of coffee.

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The root of this plant is the common adulterant of coffee, and large quantities are used for this purpose.

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Otherwise, as likely as not, oil of geraniums is substituted for the attar of roses, or is used as an adulterant.

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Strictly, therefore, this substance is not an adulterant, inasmuch as it is not a substitute in any sense for flour.

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If the ratio falls below 3.6, stearic acid or resin has been used as the adulterant.

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